Be careful of citric acid and benzene compounds in your drinks!
This just release from the FDA....
Link: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/05/19/health/main1638170.shtml
FDA: Too Much Benzene In Some Drinks
High Levels Of Cancer-Causing Chemical Found In 5 Beverages On Market
WASHINGTON, May 19, 2006
Fast Fact
The five drinks listed by the government were Safeway Select Diet Orange, Crush Pineapple, AquaCal Strawberry Flavored Water Beverage, Crystal Light Sunrise Classic Orange and Giant Light Cranberry Juice Cocktail.
(AP) A government analysis of more than 100 soft drinks and other beverages turned up five with levels of cancer-causing benzene that exceed federal drinking-water standards, the Food and Drug Administration said Friday.
The companies that make the drinks have been alerted and either have reformulated their products or plan to do so, the FDA said. Government health officials maintain there is no safety concern, an opinion not shared by at least one environmental group....
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Link: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/05/19/health/main1638170.shtml
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