« Were the Ground Zero Toxins Known? | Main | No Ban on BFRs »

Consumer Reports Finds Benzene in Some Beverages

Consumer Reports tested 14 drinks containing vitamin C and sodium benzoate for benzene and found at least 2 parts per billion (ppb) of benzene in some samples of Fanta Pineapple soda, Kool-Aid Jammers Orange juice drink, and Sunkist Grape and Orange sodas. Consumer Reports recommends that the FDA restrict benzene levels to the acceptable levels found in water and that manufacturers take steps to prevent ingredients in drinks from reacting to form benzene.

Benzene has the potential to form in beverages containing benzoate salts and vitamin C. Current FDA regulations allow 5ppb of benzene in bottle or tap water. The drink containing the highest benzene levels was Fanta Pineapple, at 6ppb.

Related Links:
Legal View:Environmental Toxins
Benzene in Soft Drinks
Consumer Reports Finds Benzene in Some Beverages