You may have heard recent news reports on the surprising claim that the poisonous element arsenic is found in apple juice. Nationwide, families are foregoing apple juice and many apple juice manufacturers are losing money based on these accusations.
Is it all hype? Or is drinking apple juice truly dangerous to one's health?
Dr. Oz is the person responsible for creating the hype.
Read his article and see the results here: http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/dr-oz-investigates-arsenic-apple-juice
Juice companies are outraged.
Read their responses here: http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/juice-companies-respond
The FDA's response: http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm271595.htm
As chemists and as consumers, it is important to understand results before making conclusions.
Based on the above articles, what do you conclude?
Are the arsenic levels in apple juice safe or not?
Is it all hype? Or is drinking apple juice truly dangerous to one's health?
Dr. Oz is the person responsible for creating the hype.
Read his article and see the results here: http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/dr-oz-investigates-arsenic-apple-juice
Juice companies are outraged.
Read their responses here: http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/juice-companies-respond
The FDA's response: http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm271595.htm
As chemists and as consumers, it is important to understand results before making conclusions.
Based on the above articles, what do you conclude?
Are the arsenic levels in apple juice safe or not?