Does your product contain heavy metals and mercury even in small amounts?
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The specifications of this ascorbic acid is to contain no more than 10 ppm of heavy metals. This falls within the scope of FDA standards for USP grade and is a very small amount. Mercury is not tested for in the analysis but I have no reason to believe that there would be any mercury in the ascorbic acid at all. The majority of the heavy metals is actually copper. For specifics, check the Duda Energy main website and find the current COA on ascorbic acid.
1425356
No. The packaging indicates that they contain both mercury and lead, and that they should not be disposed of with regular trash.
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The label says "PCB and Mercury Free". Here is the producer's website http://www.naturesway.com/Products/Essential-Fatty-Acids-EFAs/15682-EfaGold-Mega-DHA.aspx
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Ho, boy, that is a complicated issue. First, each batch of oil may vary in mercury content. The only way to be sure is to hope that your brand reports its test results for every batch. Notice I said the company reports on their internal test results. Depending on the company, they may (or may not) be using a method that consistently removes mercury to safe levels. That said, I do have a link to an article where some independent (???) researchers measured mercury levels in 5 national brands. Kirkland was one of 3 with zero detectable levels. See http://www.archivesofpathology.org/doi/full/10.1043/1543-2165%282003%29127%3C1603:MOMLIC%3E2.0.CO;2
761025
I believe it used to contain a small amount of arsenic, but has since changed its formula to omit it. I found that somewhere on the internet when I did my research before buying.
1970468
Hi Lolabelle, Our facility and product undergoes annual checking in order to maintain Organic Standards. This include checking for any metal components that might have been transmitted through water absorption from the soil, or air. All plants have the tendency to acquire lead because it can be absorbed from soil or air. By doing lab tests regularly, we are able to monitor and keep it at a minimum level, so low to cause a concern. And yes we do have a lab test result for that, which we cannot attach here for there is no option to do so. You may send us an email directly and we'll have it sent to you. Stay positive! Ashley @kissmeorganics Our farm is located in the mountainous coastal province of Fujian.
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I was not aware the product contained lead! Will have to check into it further...
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I don't know. I doubt they are Mercury free, but they are the ones packaged the same as the ones I have bought via you for the last several years......
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By law, if a product has a very small amount per serving the mfg can claim 0. But in actual fact it will have some (remember it is pure fats from fish), but the actual amount is miniscule.
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If it does not show this on the ingredient listing I would suggest you call the manufacturer directly if containing this ingredient could present a problem for you.
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Another reason I would say they contain mercury is the package label reads "Batteries may explode if recharged or disposed of in fire. Seek medical advice if swallowed."
96584
No. It doesn't contain any metals. You are advised to keep it away frm metal of any kind.
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It is a great concern for everyone who has purchased this product .I stopped using this product two weeks ago for the same reason of uncertainty. Does anyone know if there is a "Mercury test kit " available to public so we can check the for the trace of mercury and Lead , if any, in the product ?
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Carlson says it's free of detrimental levels of mercury, lead, cadmium and PCBs and 28 other properties. Hope this is of help. I've also read that squid oil is a better choice to avoid contaminants.
907125
Hi there, I purchased this w/ the hearing aid for my father in law, who is overseas. I'm not sure about the mercury content and I don't have the packaging to confirm.
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Even certified organic products can, and often do contain dangerous heavy metals like lead. See here: http://www.lowheavymetalsverified.org/ Or here: http://www.doctoroz.com/episode/whistleblower-who-found-poison-americas-food Or do a Google search for something like, "heavy metals in organic food" The problem is that heavy metal levels in food aren't regulated by either the FDA or the USDA. USDA organic certification doesn't include heavy metals certification or regulation. That isn't to say that non-organic products are any better. Also since a warning on the label is completely voluntary, I wouldn't equate the lack of a warning about lead to mean that it has any safer lead levels than products that contain a warning. On another Dr Oz clip which I cannot find on the internet, it was said that IN GENERAL, organic products grown in Canada and California are less likely to be contaminated with heavy metals than those that come from Asia. It's not about the organic certification being untrustworthy because the certification doesn't include heavy metal certification, it's more about how likely the land is to be contaminated with heavy metals in the first place. Land is contaminated through gasoline (the gasoline industry spread lead on most of the world's soil through leaded gasoline), batteries that everyone throws in the trash, paint that ends up dumped out or in trash, or painted surfaces leaching, etc. Heavy metals leach into the soil, then end up in water then migrate far and wide. That's why I think Canadian products are least likely to be contaminated. I reason that all that Canadian wilderness helps Canada in this regard. If there is a choice, I always buy Canadian Organic products now. Also they regulate heavy metals. Next choice, California, last choice Asia.
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Hey there, you may ahve found the answer to your question already but I believe Vega test results come up very clean. Hope this helps. http://www.naturalnews.com/044136_vega_protein_heavy_metals_limits_natural_products.html