#22: Apple Juice

China, a top global player in both food production and consumption, faces serious concerns in its apple juice industry. Many growers cut corners during cultivation to meet high domestic and export demands, putting safety second.

One major issue is the excessive use of pesticides, which has led to alarming levels of arsenic contamination in some Chinese apple juice products. This isn’t just a quality problem—it’s a health hazard. Arsenic exposure can cause throat irritation, muscle cramps, skin rashes, and in severe cases, even death.

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