June 22nd, 2010

Where there’s a kid, there’s probably a juice box. Ubiquitous as sippy cups – though not always the healthiest thing to hand a child – they are sometimes just what is needed to placate a thirsty kid. Now comes surprising news from a non-profit environmental group: Their tests in an EPA-approved laboratory have revealed lead levels in dozens of the most popular brands of juice boxes, bottled juice and packaged fruit that exceed California’s laws.



Barbara Kessler
Andrew Winston
Danielle Nierenberg
Anthony Swift