Oh No...Not Apples!?!

My favorite apple juice, S Martinelli & Company, was voluntarily recalled last month. The Watsonville, California-based juice maker sounded an alarm about a "single lot" of Martinelli's Gold Medal Apple Juice because it contains elevated levels of inorganic arsenic. Arsenic has been all over the news lately, so let's talk about it!

Arsenic is a naturally occurring element found in soil and groundwater, which plants and crops can absorb. It can be found in rice, apple juice, cereals, and vegetables.

What Parents Can Do: 1. Vary your child's diet to include a wide variety of grains, fruits, and vegetables. 2. Offer water or milk as primary beverages instead of frequent fruit juice. 3. Check food safety alerts and recalls regularly.