• Every product had measurable levels of at least one of these heavy metals: cadmium, inorganic arsenic, lead, or mercury.
• Of the 45 juices, 21 (47 percent) had concerning levels of cadmium, inorganic arsenic, and/or lead. (None contained concerning levels of mercury.)
• Seven of those 21 juices could harm children who drink four ounces (half a cup) or more a day; nine of them pose risks to kids at eight ounces (one cup) or more a day.
• Five of the products with elevated levels are juice boxes or pouches ranging from 4.0 to 6.75 ounces. These pose a risk to a child who drinks more than one box or pouch per day.
• Ten of the juices pose a risk to adults: five of them at four ounces or more a day, and five at eight ounces or more a day.
• Grape juice and juice blends had the highest average of heavy metal levels.
• Juice brands marketed for children did not fare better or worse than other juices.
• Organic juices did not have lower levels of heavy metals than conventional ones.
