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    • 9/14/2011
    • Dr.Don L. Zink

    Apple Juice and Arsenic: FDA Says Dr. Oz Show Report is Irresponsible

    Despite a strong warning from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Dr. Oz Show has aired a new report sensationalizing the alleged dangers of arsenic in fruit juice. According to Dr. Don Link, senior science advisor with the FDA, tests results cited on the Dr. Oz Show "do not indicate apple juice has unsafe amounts of arsenic." Click above to see the entire FDA response. For more information, please also see this FDA fact sheet.


    • 12/26/2008
    • Grocery Manufacturers Association

    Perchlorate: A Guide for Consumers, Policymakers and the Media

    The Grocery Manufacturers Association, which represents the world's leading food, beverage and consumer products companies, has developed a comprehensive report on the issue of perchlorate in food. The report clearly shows that current levels of perchlorate found in food do not pose a health risk to consumers, including pregnant women. The report is thorough and details scientific data resulting from years of research on perchlorate.


    • 3/15/2005
    • Dr. Nancy Nagle

    Scientific Summary of Perchlorate Research

    In an effort to learn more about perchlorate and any potential health risks, the Alliance for Food and Farming conducted a review of existing scientific research on the health impacts of perchlorate. Attached here is a short summary of the findings from this research.


    • 3/15/2005
    • Dr. Nancy Nagle, Marilyn Duman, M.S.

    Perchlorate Research Review

    The Alliance for Food and Farming commissioned a team of scientists to review all available research concerning the issue of perchlorate and human health. This report is a detailed list of available research.