Testing carried out by ABC News has revealed that the school lunches served to children in Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland contain shocking amounts of toxic heavy metals such as lead, along with dozens of pesticides.
The testing was carried out by the accredited independent lab The Health Research Institute, whose chief scientist and CEO, John Fagan, called the findings “pretty shocking.” Some of the foods tested by the lab included potatoes, fruit, pizza and breadsticks.
The presence of heavy metals in children’s food is highly concerning as exposure can lead to irreversible damage. One of the most dangerous heavy metals is lead, and it was found in 100 percent of the samples. Lead at any level is known to cause reduced IQ and behavioral and attention issues in children. It can also damage the brain and central nervous system.
Some of the food samples tested also contained the heavy metal cadmium, with levels at more than 12 times the limit established by the FDA for bottled water. This metal can increase the risk of lung cancer. Another heavy metal, arsenic, was found in rice at six times the permissible level for foods like apple juice. […]
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