FDA Acknowledges High Levels of Benzene Present in Soda

FDA Acknowledges High Levels of Benzene Present in Soda

FDA officials backtracked this week by saying there are unsafe levels of benzene in soft drinks. The agency found on average a level four times greater than the tap water limit. Despite the data, the FDA does not believe it is a public health concern. Libby Quaid, The Washington Post 04/06/2006 Read Article: The Washington Post