The Nation : Baby Food Ban Stirs Suit

Gerber Products Co. filed a $150-million federal lawsuit in Baltimore, charging that Maryland state officials are creating a “climate of fear and confusion” by banning sales of Gerber strained peaches in response to reports of glass fragments in the jars. Gerber called the action on Sunday arbitrary and excessive, and accused the state of making false statements. Of 13 states in which people have reported finding glass particles in Gerber baby foods, Maryland is the only one to suspend sales of Gerber products. Some supermarkets, however, have removed Gerber jars since they received complaints from customers.