SOME of the products that tested positive for mercury.....
Much High Fructose Corn Syrup Contaminated With Mercury, New Study Finds
Brand-Name Food Products Also Discovered to Contain Mercury
Minneapolis – Mercury was found in nearly 50 percent of tested samples of commercial high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), according to a new article published today in the scientific journal, Environmental Health. A separate study by the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) detected mercury in nearly one-third of 55 popular brandname food and beverage products where HFCS is the first or second highest labeled ingredient—including products by Quaker, Hershey's, Kraft and Smucker's. HFCS use has skyrocketed in recent decades as the sweetener has replaced sugar in many processed foods.
"Just published in the peer-reviewed scientific journal, Environmental Health, is the bombshell that commercial HFCS appears to be routinely contaminated with mercury. It turns out the contamination isn't so much accidental as newly recognized, given the fact that much HFCS has been made and continues to be made using 'mercury-grade' caustic soda."
HFCS is found in sweetened beverages, breads, cereals, breakfast bars, lunch meats, yogurts, soups and condiments. On average, Americans consume about 12 teaspoons per day of HFCS. Consumption by teenagers and other high consumers can be up to 80 percent above average levels.
"While the FDA had evidence that commercial HFCS was contaminated with mercury four years ago, the agency did not inform consumers, help change industry practice or conduct additional testing."
“Mercury is toxic in all its forms,” said IATP's David Wallinga, M.D., and a co-author in both studies. “Given how much high fructose corn syrup is consumed by children, it could be a significant additional source of mercury never before considered.
We are calling for immediate changes by industry and the FDA to help stop this avoidable mercury contamination of the food supply.”
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4 comments:
"The agency didn't inform consumers" four years ago. There's a shocker, huh! And why do they use HFCS? Because it's cheaper than sugar and it all comes down to money. You've hit a nerve here with me, Melinda as I'm still in shock that the immunizations given our boys at 18 months had mercury added to them as a preservative. Ugh. Makes you want to live like hermits and grow your own food, doesn't it?
yes that is actually one of my long-time goals if ever possible...to be self-sufficient and not depend on any outside food sources since we do not know what is safe or not safe to even eat anymore. The things added to our foods and drinks and shots that is never even told to use is unbelievable. I was stunned that BAYER sold HIV-contaminated vaccines to other countries once they realized the problem and because they could not continue to be used here in the US. Makes one feel real safe huh? I refuse to buy products from Bayer now....
here is the link to that article
BAYER HIV contaminated vaccines
We try to keep it to a minimum but it's an uphill battle.
Best wishes
OK, this scares the crap out of me. I'm pregnant and have been craving sweets. Think I'll make my own or do organic from now on...
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