The Walmart supermarket chain said on Friday 9,535 cases of Great Value Apple Juice recalled It will be sold from various stores in 25 states, including Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia.
The reason is These drinks were found to contain high levels of arsenic.a toxic component that can be deadly to the human body. Specifically, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has alleged that apple juice contains high levels of arsenic. 13.2ppbAbove the recommended rate One in a billion.
The order was issued by the FDA, which granted the drug a “higher urgency classification” on August 15 of last year. However, the manufacturer of Great Value said: Florida company Refrescohad already recalled six-packs of the tainted 8-ounce bottles. The decision came shortly after it was discovered that concentrations of the chemical exceeded industry recommendations, making the product unsafe for human consumption.
Walmart has also removed the product from its shelves, a CNN spokesperson for the supermarket chain said. Molly BlakemanThey made that decision As soon as you know that the product is contaminated:
“The health and safety of our customers is always our top priority. We have removed this product from affected stores and are working with our supplier to investigate.”
It is not uncommon for consumer products to contain arsenic.According to the National Institutes of Health, many products contain very low levels of organic and inorganic arsenic. No harm to health It is true that, in principle, these foods are regularly tested, since a high content of this component can cause such symptoms as vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, numbness and muscle cramps.
Inorganic arsenic is also Carcinogens That's why the FDA is so wary of products that may contain this chemical.