Arsenic in your food
Arsenic is a poisonous chemical often used in herbicides and pesticides and is classified as a Class 1 carcinogen, meaning it is highly toxic to humans. Other Class 1 carcinogens include asbestos, formaldehyde and hepatitis B and C viruses. According to the EPA, "arsenic has been linked to cancer of the bladder, lungs, skin, kidney, nasal passages, liver, and prostate". Other side effects of consuming arsenic can include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, partial paralysis and blindness. and he has been recognized as a poison since ancient times. It is found naturally occurring in the Earth’s crust. Arsenic can get into lakes, rivers, and underground water bodies through many different processes. Arsenic can naturally contaminate groundwater, when mineral deposits or rocks containing arsenic dissolve and drain into aquifers. Arsenic has also been found to be released into the environment through the burning of fos.
Exists not only in the bodies of animals used for foods, such as chicken, but also in the American water supply. Although some environmental
exposure to arsenic may be unavoidable, as more and more Americans reduce their consumption of red meat, they are often replacing this with chicken and fish and thus exponentially increasing their consumption of arsenic at rates never before
experienced.
If you are concerned about arsenic in food, you are not alone- understanding arsenic is a concern of the worldwide food producing community. Over the last couple of years, members of that community have been working towards understanding arsenic in food through multidisciplinary expertise, shared resources and collaborative efforts. Although dietary arsenic exposure poses no immediate health risks, more information is needed to understand the effects of long-term exposure to trace levels of this naturally occurring element. Partners in the food producing community are working toward providing transparent and valid information to the public, and Lundberg Family Farms is committed to
sharing current information with you, our valued consumer. Our primary concern at Lundberg Family Farms is your health and safety. As we discover more information, we will share our findings so that you can make healthy and informed decisions about your food.
exposure to arsenic may be unavoidable, as more and more Americans reduce their consumption of red meat, they are often replacing this with chicken and fish and thus exponentially increasing their consumption of arsenic at rates never before
experienced.
If you are concerned about arsenic in food, you are not alone- understanding arsenic is a concern of the worldwide food producing community. Over the last couple of years, members of that community have been working towards understanding arsenic in food through multidisciplinary expertise, shared resources and collaborative efforts. Although dietary arsenic exposure poses no immediate health risks, more information is needed to understand the effects of long-term exposure to trace levels of this naturally occurring element. Partners in the food producing community are working toward providing transparent and valid information to the public, and Lundberg Family Farms is committed to
sharing current information with you, our valued consumer. Our primary concern at Lundberg Family Farms is your health and safety. As we discover more information, we will share our findings so that you can make healthy and informed decisions about your food.