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The Food and Drug Administration just announced an active recall on apple juice sold at Walmart locations in 27 states and regions.This is due to the elevated levels of arsenic in the product.
Arsenic is atoxic heavy metalthat can enter food and drinks through contaminated water, soil, pesticides or industrial processes. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends limiting juices, especially apple juice, in a young child’s diet as fruit juice can be susceptible to higher arsenic levels.
While it is common and presumably harmless to consume low amounts of heavy metals in your diet, high levels of arsenic can cause arsenic poisoning. Symptoms can include headaches, drowsiness, fever, stomach cramps, vomiting and diarrhea.In severe cases, life-threatening complications can occur. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms after consuming the recalled apple juice, contact your health care provider immediately.
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EatingWell uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable and trustworthy.U.S. Food & Drug Administration.Enforcement report.American Academy of Pediatrics.5 ways to reduce arsenic in your child’s diet.National Organization for Rare Disorders.Heavy metal poisoning.
EatingWell uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable and trustworthy.
U.S. Food & Drug Administration.Enforcement report.American Academy of Pediatrics.5 ways to reduce arsenic in your child’s diet.National Organization for Rare Disorders.Heavy metal poisoning.
U.S. Food & Drug Administration.Enforcement report.
American Academy of Pediatrics.5 ways to reduce arsenic in your child’s diet.
National Organization for Rare Disorders.Heavy metal poisoning.
