From AAP:
Arsenic in Apple Juice
On July 12th, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed a new
"action level" for inorganic arsenic in apple juice of 10 parts per
billion, the same level set by the Environmental Protection Agency for
drinking water. The FDA tested hundreds of samples of apple juice for
arsenic and found the overall level of arsenic is low. Because a small
proportion of samples had higher levels of arsenic, the FDA is proposing
the new action level. The FDA is not recommending any change in juice
consumption and has emphasized that the data show it is safe for
children and adults to drink apple juice.
The AAP is reminding
parents that it is not necessary to offer children any juice to have a
well-balanced, healthy diet. For years, the AAP has recommended limited
intake of all sweet beverages, including juice, to reduce the risk of
poor nutrition, obesity and childhood cavities. If parents want to
include juice in their children’s diet, juice should be limited to 4 to 6
ounces a day for children ages 1 to 6 years, and 8 to 12 ounces a day
for children age 7 and older. Children should be encouraged to eat whole
fruits to meet their recommended daily fruit intake.
Related links:
FDA Report:
http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodborneIllnessContaminants/Metals/ucm280209.htm
AAP Press Statement:
http://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/Pages/AAP-Offers-Advice-For-Parents-Concerned-About-Arsenic-in-Apple-Juice.aspx?nfstatus=401&nftoken=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000&nfstatusdescription=ERROR%3A+No+local+token
Information for parents:
• Arsenic in Apple Juice:
http://www.healthychildren.org/English/news/Pages/Arsenic-in-Apple-Juice.aspx
• Arsenic: Health Effects and Exposure:
http://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/all-around/Pages/Arsenic-Health-Effects-and-Exposure.aspx
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