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    There's Arsenic And Lead In Many Brands Of Fruit Juice. Should You Be Concerned?

    Testing by Consumer Reports found "concerning levels" of cadmium, arsenic and lead in 21 samples of apple and other juices. But the FDA has yet to issue a guideline on arsenic limits in juice.
    by Allison Aubrey Jan 30, 2019 3 minutes
    Traces of cadmium, lead and arsenic have been discovered in many brands of apple and other fruit juices.

    The consumer-advocacy organization Consumer Reports tested 45 fruit juices, including apple, grape and juice blends, and found that 21 of them had "concerning levels" of cadmium, arsenic and/or lead, according to a new report. Juice samples came from 24 national and private-label brands.

    For instance, two Welch's products contained levels of lead that exceed the standard for bottled water set by the Food and Drug Administration. And a sample of Trader Joe's Fresh Pressed Apple Juice

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