Levels like that with benzene, our only concern would be lifetime consumption.
Quotes about benzene (5 Quotes)
We detected alarmingly high levels of methane gas and benzene vapors in July. In the right concentrations, methane gas is explosive and benzene vapors can cause cancer.
If you get this type of cancer, the first thing your physician will ask is when and where were you exposed to benzene.
Once again, the FDA has sided with industry and against the public, in this case by concealing simple information that would allow people to easily avoid benzene in the drinks they give their children. Once people have this information, we are convinced that food and drink manufacturers will simply reformulate their products, as many already have done, and as FDA originally intended in 1990.
Benzene is a potent carcinogen that has no place in foods and drinks targeted to children. We urge the FDA to immediately issue a statement telling consumers which ingredients in foods and drinks can combine to form benzene.