03, 2024
Bottled water might be putting you at risk.
As convenient and delicious as bottled water is, its important to know what exactly youre drinking.
Some water brands sold by Whole Foods and Dr. Pepper have been reported to contain unsafe levels of arsenic.
Maybe staying hydrated isnt as healthy as we thought.
What Brands Are Affected?
Its important to note that therearesafe levels of arsenic humans can ingest.
Federal regulations require arsenic levels of less than 10 parts per billion (ppb).
Some experts argue that you shouldnt ingest more than 3 ppb.
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What Happens Next?
Dr. Pepper has announced they will be stopping the production of Penafiel for the time being.
The water is manufactured at its Mexico facility before being shipped off to the US.
Though the arsenic levels in Penafiel are high, no recall has been issued by Dr. Pepper.
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What Brands Are Safe?
Not all brands are unsafe for consumption.
According to Consumer Reports, many common favorites are still below the legal allowance of arsenic.
Some have no traces at all.
right from the tap.
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