Sodas, juices and other drinks recalled by FDA over harmful chemicals

[Tedday2223]

Nearly 30 beverages have been recalled by the FDA in 2024 so far, with the majority pulled from shelves for containing harmful ingredients. All but four (86 percent) of the 28 were recalled because they contained something the company had not declared - including drugs, bacteria and harmful chemicals. A tea sold for pain relief was recalled for containing anti-inflammatory medication that was not included on the label, while apple juice was recalled for containing high levels of arsenic, a toxic metal linked to an increased risk of bladder and skin cancers. These incidents come after multiple soda products and flavorings were also recalled for containing undeclared dangerous food dyes, including one that can cause cancer. The biggest beverage recall of the year so far was Fiji Water. Some 1.9million bottles of the water, made by Natural Waters of Viti Limited, were recalled due to manganese and three types of bacteria detected in the water. According to the CDC, manganese is a mineral the body needs to stay healthy, but at high levels it can cause damage to the brain. The incident was categorized as a Class III health hazard, which means the bottled waters were 'not likely to cause adverse health consequences.'Dr Darin Detwiler, former FDA and USDA advisor and food safety expert at Northeastern University in Boston, told DailyMail.com new drinks can end up going out onto the market very quickly without proper checks being done. The number of recalls may be high compared to previous years, because not only are there more undeclared ingredients making their way into drinks, but there is also increasing regulatory pressure for the FDA to clamp down on food and beverage companies, Dr Detwiler said.The figures from 2024 are a slight increase from last year: At this point in 2023 there had been 23 beverage recalls made by the FDA. The 2024 number is also slightly lower than in 2018, when there were 30 beverage recalls across the same time period.​

 

[Anna]

Recent beverage recalls due to undisclosed harmful chemicals reveal gaps in food safety regulations, highlighting the need for rigorous oversight and transparency.

 

[Makomo]

Whoa, did you hear about all those beverage recalls? Seems like companies are sneaking in all sorts of stuff they shouldn't. Thanks for sharing the info!

 

[theyoungthug]

Wow, that's really concerning! It's crazy how many beverages have been recalled for such serious issues. I’ll definitely be paying closer attention to what I’m drinking. Thanks for the heads-up, and here’s hoping the FDA keeps tightening those checks!