Gerber (Nestlé), Hain Celestial (Earth’s Best), Nurture (HappyBABY), Plum, Sprout, and Walmart
Gerber & Baby Food Makers Face Autism Lawsuits, Reported Awards Up to $1.5 Million
Parents allege heavy metals in popular baby food brands caused their children’s autism and ADHD, cases are still being filed in federal court.”
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Who may qualify?
Eligibility depends on the dates, products, locations, and other terms listed for this claim. Review any criteria below and the official terms before deciding whether it may apply to you.
- Your child must have been born on or after January 1, 2007.
- Your child must have consumed one of the named baby food brands for at least six months.
- Your child must have been diagnosed with autism before turning 14.
- You must have medical records showing who diagnosed your child, when, and the symptoms the diagnosis was based on.
- You must be able to prove which retailer you purchased the baby food from.
- Your child must not have been born before 37 weeks or weighed less than 5.5 lbs at birth.
- Your child must not have been involved in prior related litigation (such as the Tylenol-ADHD lawsuit).
Case overview
What this settlement is about
Parents across the country are suing major baby food companies because they believe dangerously high levels of heavy metals — lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury — in popular baby foods caused their children to develop autism or ADHD. The lawsuits have been combined into one large federal case (a multidistrict litigation) in the Northern District of California, and as of July 1, 2026 there were 473 cases pending, with new families still joining. The case is still in its early stages, meaning both sides are gathering evidence and filing motions, and no settlements have been reached yet. Because this is an active lawsuit and not a completed settlement, families do need proof to take part: you generally need medical records showing your child’s autism diagnosis and evidence (like receipts or packaging) that your child ate the named baby food brands for at least six months.
