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MNN: Is there arsenic in your apple juice?

Newspaper investigation finds that most apple juice is laced with some level of arsenic. But how much is too much?


Published March 18, 2010

Apple juice certainly sounds healthy, doesn't it? It's a popular choice for many parents who serve it up as a healthy alternative to sugary drinks and sodas. But new research released by Florida's St. Petersburg Times newspaper suggests that apple juice may not be as healthy as we think. The paper commissioned independent testing on the most popular brands of apple juice sold nationwide and found that many brands contain levels of arsenic that have raised concerns for health experts and parents. Click here to read this post.