Arsenic Found in 11 Bottled Water Brands, Consumer Reports Says

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Out of 130 bottled water brands tested, Consumer Reports found 11 By signing up you agree to contained detectable arsenic levels, including six with 3 parts per our privacy policy. You can billion or more. The federal standard for arsenic in bottled water is opt out anytime. 10 ppb, but Consumer Reports said current research suggests levels above 3 ppb "are potentially dangerous to drink over extended periods of time." MOST POPULAR The six with 3 ppb or higher were Whole Foods' Starkey brand, Keurig Dr Pepper's Peñaﬁel, Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water, 1. Danone's Volvic, and the Crystal Creamery and EartH2O regional brands.

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Consumer Reports is using this investigation to show that more consistent regulation of bottled water is needed. Arsenic is "a natural STAFF PICKS component of the earth's crust and is widely distributed throughout the environment in the air, water and land," according to the World 4 benefits of food and Health Organization. Human exposure can occur from drinking grocery consolidation contaminated water and using it in food preparation and irrigation of food crops, WHO said. After cost cutting, Big Food builds its future on investing for growth Consumer Reports has previously expressed concern about elevated arsenic and heavy metal in water and fruit juices and advocated for How grant and award lowering the permissible level from 10 ppb to 3 ppb. While the winners predict the future magazine noted there were "dozens of bottled water brands" of the food industry reporting no detectable levels of arsenic in their products, consuming arsenic over a long period can increase the risk of cardiovascular Stories from the Consumer disease, lower IQ scores in children and cause certain cancers. Analyst Group of New York conference 2019 To check on arsenic levels in bottled water, Consumer Reports said it reviewed company testing results and public records, as well as Cereal sweetens the deal, adding indulgent varieties conducted independent tests on the Peñafiel, Starkey and Jermuk to attract consumers brands. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration previously put Peñafiel and Jermuk, which is from Armenia, on import alerts for containing arsenic above the 10 ppb standard. Nevertheless, WHAT WE'RE Consumer Reports said it was able to buy both brands at retail in two READING states and on Amazon, and said the FDA responded it would take "appropriate action" if any product in the market was found to be adulterated. THE ADVOCATE Louisiana Senate Some bottled water companies pointed out their products meet unanimously approves bill targeting veggie meat and federal arsenic standards and pose no health or safety risks — and cauliflower rice that they have taken appropriate steps to keep them that way. But April 24 since Keurig Dr Pepper took action as a result of this new report and

found high arsenic levels, more companies might reevaluate their MARKETING DIVE arsenic levels and testing standards. Heineken taps 'The Ofce' stars to push new non- Consumer Reports said it should be easy for bottled water producers alcoholic beer to ramp up testing regimes and implement treatment protocols to April 25 remove arsenic from their water sources. THE SALT : NPR Companies are likely to take notice of this report since consumer Too Many Eggs For One perception can quickly turn negative with publicity about Basket! Backyard Chicken contamination. Bottled water became the top-selling beverage in the Farmers Scramble To Give Them Away U.S. in 2016, beating out carbonated soft drinks and packaged April 24 beverages. Sales have soared in recent years because of consumer worries about tap water quality and concerns about sugary drinks. View all According to Beverage Marketing Corp., U.S. consumption of bottled water skyrocketed 284% between 1994 and 2017, reaching nearly 42 gallons per person each year. E-COMMERCE SPOTLIGHT However, some caution that this study is another example of baiting consumers with scare tactics. After all, the arsenic standard in this What you need to know study is lower than what FDA allows and is unlikely to do harm about e-commerce in food through normal consumption. and grocery

Still, if the bottled water industry doesn't do whatever is necessary to Peaking inside the pod: A ﬁlter out arsenic and other contaminants from their products, people deep look inside Peapod's might take Consumer Reports' advice and do something easy and far grocery delivery business cheaper — drink more highly regulated tap water. How Big Food drives Recommended Reading: impulse buys online

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