Organic brown rice syrup is commonly found in organic food products, and used as a substitute for high fructose corn syrup.

According to a new study, the brown rice syrup is the source for high levels of arsenic, a compound that can increase the risk of cancer in individuals. This type of syrup is contained in organic cereal bars, energy shots, as well as certain baby foods.

Researchers discovered that some of these products had as much as 12 times the safety limit of arsenic levels in drinking water. Rice is thought to be a large source of arsenic in diets. After the study was conducted, it has been recommended that a healthy level of arsenic be determined in food sources.

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Norwegian smoked salmon that was produced by the Smokehouse in New York has been recalled because it was found to contain Listeria monocytogenes.

The salmon was distributed by the company in early March to several stores in the country, including some in New Jersey. The FDA has reported that there have been no illnesses caused by the contaminated salmon, and this is a precautionary recall. Consumers who have purchased the salmon have been advised to immediately return it to the store from which they purchased it for a refund.

If you or someone you love has suffered an illness due to a contaminated food product, please contact the New Jersey toxic food product attorneys of Levinson & Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529.

A New Jersey company has recently expanded the recall of beef products after it was found that the items were spoiled. The spoiled items were found during an inspection from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The recall was expanded in January 10  when it was decided that the company, One Great Burger, did not establish an appropriate food safety plan. The company also received complaints from consumers that the products were discolored and had an odor.

The recalled products were sold in 4 lbs and called “Winn Dixie beef patty 100% BEEF.” Also, the 20 lbs boxes named “One Great Burgers.”

If you or a loved one has become ill after eating a defective consumer good, you need experienced representation on your side. Contact the New Jersey toxic food product lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod, P.C., by calling 800-346-5529 today.