Consumer advocacy group Consumer Reports says the recommended limit is still too high.
On June 1, the government agencyits limit of 10 parts per billion for inorganic arsenic in apple juice. The same limit was first proposed by the FDA back in 2013."The guidance supports the FDA's goal to reduce exposure to environmental contaminants from foods commonly consumed by babies and young children," the FDA wrote in its announcement.
Brian Ronholm, director of food policy for Consumer Reports, said the arsenic limit should be lower than 10 ppb, adding that because the FDA waited until most of the industry already met this level, the new limit will have"minimal impact on public health" and is"virtually irrelevant."of 45 popular fruit juices, all but one of the juices had inorganic arsenic levels below 10 ppb, while 58% had levels below 3 ppb, which means the more rigorous standard is very much attainable.
Arsenic is a naturally occurring element that can be found in the soil, air, or water. It can also exist due to the use of arsenic-based pesticides or from industrial activities. Additionally, this element can be found in two forms: organic and inorganic. Organic arsenic is mainly found in seafood and shellfish and isn't thought to be harmful to humans, according to the. Meanwhile, exposure to inorganic arsenic has been connected to a range of health issues, including cancer, diabetes, adverse birth outcomes, as well as cardiovascular and neurodevelopmental effects.
The FDA's new arsenic limit is not a requirement for manufacturers, though the FDA says it will continue to monitor arsenic levels in apple juice samples. The agency wrote,"…if testing identifies inorganic arsenic in apple juice above 10 ppb, the FDA will consider this action level, in addition to other factors, to determine whether to take enforcement action.
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