A study that was published in the Environmental Health Perspectives journal shows that organic brown rice syrup may be a source of arsenic.

Organic brown rice syrup is used in several organic food products as a replacement for high fructose corn syrup. This syrup has been recorded in baby formulas, energy shots, and cereal bars. The arsenic that is found within this syrup has been classified as inorganic arsenic. This type of arsenic can increase a person’s chances of developing cancer, diabetes, and also heart disease.

Currently, there are no regulations in place by the FDA that regard arsenic levels in food consumption. It is believed that young children and infants are more susceptible to the high levels of arsenic due to their size.

If you have been negatively affected by a toxic product, please contact the Harrisburg food liability lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. by calling 610-667-7511 today.

Last week, Kashi announced voluntary recall of many of their frozen pizzas.  The company decided to issue the recall after discovering that the products may have small plastic fragments in the pizza crust.

According to Kashi, no incidents of chipped teeth, choking, or any other injuries related to their pizzas have been reported.  The recall includes their frozen Roasted Vegetable Thin Crust, Mediterranean Thin Crust, Spinach Thin Crust, and Mushroom Trio Thin Crust pizzas.

About 11,000 pizzas are included in the recall.  Kashi Co. became aware of the problem after a supplier noticed it and informed them.

If you or someone you know has been injured or become ill after consuming a recalled or defective food product, contact the Harrisburg food liability lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 to discuss your case.