Food and Drug Administration: Armenian Mineral Water is Poisonous

Go check your fridges!

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to drink certain brands of mineral water imported from Armenia due to the risk of exposure to arsenic, a toxic substance and known cause of cancer in humans. FDA testing of this water revealed 500 - 600 micrograms of arsenic per liter. FDA's standard of quality bottled water allows no more than 10 micrograms per liter.

Here are the specifics of the products recalled:

Zetlian Bakery, Inc., Pico Rivera, CA is recalling product with labels that read:
"Jermuk Original Sparkling Natural Mineral Water Fortified With Natural Gas From The Spring". The product is additionally labeled as "2006 Jermuk Mayr Gortsaran CJSC" and "Imported by: Zetlian Bakery Inc."

Importers Direct Wholesale Company Los Angeles, CA is recalling the product with labels that read:
"Jermuk Sodium Calcium Bicarbonate and Sulphate Mineral Water". The product is additionally labeled as "Bottled by ARPI Plant, Republic of Armenia" and "Exclusive US importer and distributor: Importers Direct Wholesale Co., Los Angeles, CA".

Kradjian Importing Company, Glendale, CA is recalling the product with labels that read:
"Jermuk, Natural Mineral Water Sparkling". The product is additionally labeled as "Bottled by Jermuk Group CJSC" and "Sale Agent Kradjian Importing Co. Inc." in Glendale, CA

If you drank any of these and have concerns, the FDA is asking you to contact your doctor. Pass on the word.

Source: News-Medical