Sodium Benzoate + vitamin c = carcinogen citrus soda Options

[cambece]

"Consumer Reports (CR) tested 14 drinks containing both vitamin C and sodium benzoate for benzene, a potent carcinogen and found at least 2 parts per billion (ppb) of benzene in some samples of Fanta Pineapple soda, Kool-Aid Jammers Orange juice drink (the maker recently eliminated sodium benzoate), and Sunkist Grape and Orange sodas. Highest was one of three samples of Fanta Pineapple soda, at 6 ppb. Federal regulations allow 5 ppb of benzene in bottled or tap water. There's currently no standard for benzene in soft drinks."

Dangerous Soda

[think!IMAGINARIL...]

Heh. I'm glad I don't drink that stuff.

Benzene exposure has serious health effects. Breathing high levels of benzene can result in death, while low levels can cause drowsiness, dizziness, rapid heart rate, headaches, tremors, confusion, and unconsciousness. Eating or drinking foods containing high levels of benzene can cause vomiting, irritation of the stomach, dizziness, sleepiness, convulsions, rapid heart rate, and death.

The major effect of benzene from chronic (long-term) exposure is to the blood. Benzene damages the bone marrow and can cause a decrease in red blood cells, leading to anemia. It can also cause excessive bleeding and depress the immune system, increasing the chance of infection.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzene

Wow, benzene is really bad for your health..

[cambece]

Scary stuff. Why didn't they found this out earlier? Drinks that have both vitamin C and Sodium Benzoate have been on the market for years.

[IceMouse]

I always knew those Fanta girls were covering up for something, but not my Sunkist orange soda :(