Why is arsenic detected in agricultural fields? At what point will the FDA take action regarding arsenic levels in foods?
What will be an ideal response?
Arsenic—whether naturally occurring or a result of industrial contamination—is found in the water, air, food, and soil. Arsenic-based pesticides were commonly used in the United States until 1970, and so low levels of arsenic can be detected in agricultural fields. For this reason, even organic foods may contain arsenic. The FDA routinely tests rice and juices and has found trace amounts of arsenic.11 After assessing the quantities of arsenic children commonly consume, the FDA is confident about the overall safety of rice products and apple juice. The FDA will take action when the arsenic level is at 10 parts per billion, or greater. (For perspective, 1 part per billion is equivalent to about 1 second in 32 years or 1 cent in $10 million.)
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