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Soft Drinks & Benzene
American Beverage Association Statement About Benzene
After another review of certain beverages for the presence of benzene, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has once again found no public health concern.
» read moreAmerican Beverage Association Statement About Benzene Lawsuits
Recently, several beverage companies have been named in benzene civil class action lawsuits in a number of states. These complaints have been filed despite the Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) repeated statements that it has found no public health risk from the trace amounts of benzene found in a very limited number of beverage brands.
» read moreAmerican Beverage Association Statement about FDA 2006 Benzene Review
Once again, the Food and Drug Administration has closely reviewed beverages for the presence of benzene and found no public health concern. The FDAs Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) said today of its recent review: The results of CFSANs 2005/2006 survey indicate that the levels of benzene found in soft drinks and other beverages to date do not pose a safety concern for consumers.
» read moreAmerican Beverage Association Statement about Benzene
The American Beverage Association is working with federal regulators and members of the industry to assure any concerns about benzene are resolved. Our industrys uncompromising commitment to its consumers places a premium on product safety and quality.
» read moreMeasuring the Purchases of Soft Drinks by Students in U.S. Schools
An Analysis for the American Beverage Association
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