Dr. Oz Reveals Arsenic in Apple Juice
On a recent episode of The Dr. Oz Show, Dr. Oz exposes high levels of arsenic in apple juice. After testing dozens of samples from three different cities inAmerica, Dr. Oz discovered that some of the nation’s best known brands of apple juice contain arsenic.
To be clear, the EPA’s limit on arsenic in drinking water is 10 parts per billion. At this level and below, it is considered safe to ingest.
So why the buzz? Although there is a limit for drinking water, presently there is not limit on arsenic in apple juice. According to doctoroz.com, “American apple juice is made from apple concentrate, 60% of which is imported from China. Other countries may use pesticides that contain arsenic, a heavy metal known to cause cancer.
Although, the FDA and juice companies are fighting back against The Dr. Oz Show, claiming that they believe it is “irresponsible and misleading for the show to suggest that apple juice contains unsafe amounts of arsenic based solely on test for total arsenic,” the verdict is still out.
Regardless of who wins the war on arsenic in apple juice, keeping your family safe is the number one priority. Here are a few things you can do to avoid potentially harmful levels of arsenic in apple juice:
- Buy organic! Dr. Oz’s independent test reveled that organic apple juice did not have higher arsenic levels than safe drinking water as determined by the EPA. Organic food has stringent standards and does not allow the use of chemicals, synthetics, and pesticides.
- Made in the USA: Other countries do not have the same standards for arsenic usage as theUnited States. Due to this, it is important to check where the apple juic was made. Concentrate made from theUSA is the safest choice.
- Be Informed! Do not believe everything you read. Continue to research the facts and educate yourself of the dangers of arsenic as well as other potentially harmful, carcinogenic substances being added to your family’s food and beverage supply.
The bottom line is that unnecessary exposure to chemicals like arsenic in our food and beverage supply is outrageous. Get involved and tell your lawmakers to make public health and safety a priority by enhancing the food and beverage safety programs. For more information on the dangers of arsenic in apple juice please visit www.doctoroz.com.
Source: The Dr. Oz Show. http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/putting-end-arsenic-our-food-supply.
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