Five of the potentially harmful drinks were juice boxes or pouches containing 4 to 6.75 ounces.Seven of those 21 juices had levels that could harm children who drink 4 ounces or more daily nine posed risks to kids at 8 ounces, or 1 cup, or more daily.Twenty-one of the juices had concerning levels of cadmium, arsenic, and/or lead.Each of the 45 products had measurable levels of at least cadmium, inorganic arsenic, lead, or mercury.The researchers noted that their findings should not lead to 'definitive conclusions about specific brands.' Researchers bought three samples of each product from retailers across the country. The drinks tested were from 24 national, store, and private-label brands including Capri Sun, Gerber, Minute Maid, Mott's and Welch's. “There is so much development happening in their first years of life.” “Exposure to these metals early on can affect their whole life trajectory,” says Jennifer Lowry, a physician and chairperson of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Council on Environmental Health, in the report.

More: Food blogger Alex Snodgrass of The Defined Dish shares recipe for her success Gift card notice: Last day for Gymboree and Crazy 8 returns is Feb. Particularly concerning to the researchers was that many of the juices were marketed to children.Ĭonsumer Reports tested 45 drinks and found 21 contained enough of a single heavy metal or a combination of the metals to concern experts who worked with Consumer Reports on the study. Drinking just 4 ounces a day can cause concern, said Consumer Reports chief science officer James Dickerson.ĭrinking lots of fruit juice could compound their risk, the researchers say, because children may also encounter elevated levels of heavy metals in baby foods, rice products, and other foods, as well as from water and the environment. The non-profit consumer research and advocacy group tested 45 fruit juices (apple, grape, pear and fruit blends) sold across the U.S. and found elevated levels of those heavy metals in nearly half of them. Watch Video: Fruit juices may contain harmful metals, report findsĪnother knock against fruit juices: Many contain potentially harmful levels of arsenic, cadmium and lead, according to Consumer Reports.

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