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Amygdalin (from Ancient Greek: ἀμυγδαλή amygdalē 'almond') is a naturally occurring chemical compound found in many plants, most notably in the seeds (kernels, pips or stones) of apricots, bitter almonds, apples, peaches, cherries and plums, and in the roots of manioc.
Inorganic arsenic, the type of arsenic involved in Walmart apple juice recall, is a toxic heavy metal. It is more toxic than organic arsenic and is a known carcinogen (meaning it can cause cancer ...
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Apple juice sold in South Carolina has been recalled for unsafe arsenic levels. Here’s where it was sold and what to know about the health risks.
The product was found to contain 13.2 parts per billion (ppb) of arsenic, which is above the action level of 10 ppb. The product was available at Walmart stores in 25 states including Puerto Rico ...
Arsenic is also found in food, water, soil, and air. [132] Arsenic is absorbed by all plants, but is more concentrated in leafy vegetables, rice, apple and grape juice, and seafood. [133] An additional route of exposure is inhalation of atmospheric gases and dusts. [134]
An apricot kernel is the apricot seed located within the fruit endocarp, which forms a hard shell around the seed called the pyrena (stone or pit). [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The kernel contains amygdalin , a poisonous compound, in concentrations that vary between cultivars.
More apple juice sold across the country is being recalled due to concerning levels of inorganic arsenic. What began early last week as a recall of nearly 10,000 cases of Great Value brand apple ...