Safety & Standards

Safety & Standards

Safety & Standards

Safety & Standards

Food you can trust

from the very beginning

At Be Spooned, we believe baby food should be simple, nutrient-dense, and made with intention. Because babies are uniquely vulnerable, we hold ourselves to higher standards than conventional food — starting at the source and continuing as we grow.

While we are still in the pre-launch phase, here is exactly what you can expect from us.

Food you can trust

from the very beginning

At Be Spooned, we believe baby food should be simple, nutrient-dense, and made with intention. Because babies are uniquely vulnerable, we hold ourselves to higher standards than conventional food — starting at the source and continuing as we grow.

While we are still in the pre-launch phase, here is exactly what you can expect from us.

Starting at the source

We begin with real, whole ingredients, sourced as close to the farm as possible.

Some of our key ingredients — like sweet potatoes, squash, and other vegetables that grow in the ground — are nutritional powerhouses. They are also naturally susceptible to absorbing trace heavy metals from soil, even when grown organically.

Because of this, we:

  • Work with farmers and ingredient suppliers who test their crops

  • Set strict internal specifications for acceptable heavy metal levels

  • Prioritize suppliers who can demonstrate consistent, low results over time

Food safety doesn’t start in the lab — it starts in the field.

Starting at the source

We begin with real, whole ingredients, sourced as close to the farm as possible.

Some of our key ingredients — like sweet potatoes, squash, and other vegetables that grow in the ground — are nutritional powerhouses. They are also naturally susceptible to absorbing trace heavy metals from soil, even when grown organically.

Because of this, we:

  • Work with farmers and ingredient suppliers who test their crops

  • Set strict internal specifications for acceptable heavy metal levels

  • Prioritize suppliers who can demonstrate consistent, low results over time

Food safety doesn’t start in the lab — it starts in the field.

Heavy metals: our commitment

Heavy metals are a reality of our environment, but exposure matters most for babies.

As we bring Be Spooned to market, we are committed to meeting — and where possible exceeding — the most protective standards available.

Specifically:

  • We formulate to comply with California Prop 65 limits

  • We align with European Union (EU) standards, which are among the strictest in the world for infant food

  • We use ingredient-level testing and specifications to reduce risk before production even begins

As we scale production, we plan to:

  • Conduct third-party laboratory testing for lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury

  • Test finished products on a batch-by-batch basis

  • Continue raising our standards as testing technology and guidance evolve

Heavy metals: our commitment

Heavy metals are a reality of our environment, but exposure matters most for babies.

As we bring Be Spooned to market, we are committed to meeting — and where possible exceeding — the most protective standards available.

Specifically:

  • We formulate to comply with California Prop 65 limits

  • We align with European Union (EU) standards, which are among the strictest in the world for infant food

  • We use ingredient-level testing and specifications to reduce risk before production even begins

As we scale production, we plan to:

  • Conduct third-party laboratory testing for lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury

  • Test finished products on a batch-by-batch basis

  • Continue raising our standards as testing technology and guidance evolve

Transparency as we grow

We’re early — and we want to be honest about that.

Right now, we are:

  • Producing samples and running R&D

  • Finalizing suppliers and formulations

  • Building toward full commercial production

As we move into scaled manufacturing, we will:

  • Add third-party testing results

  • Share more detailed safety and sourcing information

  • Clearly communicate any updates to our standards

Parents deserve transparency, not perfection claims.

Transparency as
we grow

We’re early — and we want to be honest about that.

Right now, we are:

  • Producing samples and running R&D

  • Finalizing suppliers and formulations

  • Building toward full commercial production

As we move into scaled manufacturing, we will:

  • Add third-party testing results

  • Share more detailed safety and sourcing information

  • Clearly communicate any updates to our standards

Parents deserve transparency, not perfection claims.

Made for real babies, real life

Be Spooned is designed to grow with your baby — from first tastes to toddler meals — while keeping ingredients simple, functional, and developmentally appropriate.

No unnecessary fillers.
No hidden ingredients.
No cutting corners.

Just thoughtfully made food, held to standards we would expect for our own families.

Made for real babies, real life

Be Spooned is designed to grow with your baby — from first tastes to toddler meals — while keeping ingredients simple, functional, and developmentally appropriate.

No unnecessary fillers.
No hidden ingredients.
No cutting corners.

Just thoughtfully made food, held to standards we would expect for our own families.

Because when it comes to your baby’s food, only the best should be on the spoon.

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Because when it comes to your baby’s food, only the best should be on the spoon.

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Boise, Idaho

Copyright © 2025 All rights reserved.