Wednesday 10 May 2023

Study finds elevated levels of toxic metals in some mixed-fruit juices and soft drinks

Study finds elevated levels of toxic metals in some mixed-fruit juices and soft drinks

A new study has found that some commonly consumed beverages contained levels of toxic metals that exceed federal drinking water standards. Five of the 60 beverages tested contained levels of a toxic metal above federal drinking water standards, according to the study from Tulane University. Two mixed juices had levels of arsenic above the 10 microgram/liter standard. A cranberry juice, a mixed carrot and fruit juice, and an oat milk each had levels of cadmium exceeding the 3 parts per billion standard.
Read more: https://news.tulane.edu/pr/study-finds-elevated-levels-toxic-metals-some-mixed-fruit-juices-and-soft-drinks?source=Snapzu

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