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A few months ago, Dr. Mehmet Oz was blasted by the media for
stating that there were “troubling” levels of arsenic in apple juice. The juice
industry jumped on him. The FDA condemned him. But Dr. Oz stood his ground. Now
the popular medical expert from Fox TV may be getting the last laugh.
Consumer Reports did its own test on the levels of arsenic
in apple juice and in grape juice and what they found is truly troubling.
According to Newser:
“The study of 88 samples of fruit juice bought in New York,
New Jersey, and Connecticut found that 10% had arsenic levels that exceeded
standards set for federal drinking water. In addition, 25% exceeded the levels
of lead deemed safe for bottled water.”
What this means for children, the major consumers of apple
and grape juice, is an increased risk of cancer.
The FDA, meanwhile, remains steadfast that these juices are
totally safe for your children to drink. Do you agree? Do you plan to limit
your children’s consumption of these juices until more information is known?
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