Fungicide-laced Fruit

Toxic fungicides banned for use in the U.S. have been showing up in about 15 percent of orange juice samples tested. According to the Los Angeles Times, the Food and Drug Administration is ramping up efforts after Coca-Cola, the owner of the Minute Maid and Simply Orange juice brands, found toxic carbendazim in samples. Most of the tainted juices come from fruit imported from Brazil, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Belize, where the harmful fungicide is still legal. Organic juice is your best bet. Even better? Just eat a whole organic orange. The fiber will help prevent the type of blood sugar crash that can come from drinking juice.