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.... Follow the link to read the rest of the story Link: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/05/19/health/main1638170.shtml

Hello David, Thank you for sharing this David. I will be reading this one. WoW, I mean does it surprise us, not me. There is so much out there that is just killing us and causing such sickness. All the............ sugars,salts,additives,preservitatives, etc. It goes on and on. Have you heard that 7 up is now all natural. Only 5 ingredients. We all have to watch out and be careful. Your Friend,

Sounds like a good reason to drink no bottled beverages at all. I guess I'll have to watch out for my water. I don't drink the rest of that stuff. Cheri

Hi David, Thanks for info. Since I don't recognize the names of the products, I guess I am not drinking them. Good of you to keep us informed.

Hi Thanks for the invite Dave and the important information your sharing here. Have yourself a fantastic weekend! Warm Regards Speak out & pass it on! Broadcast Decency United Voice Against CHILD ABUSE