Heavy metal poisoning occurs frequently when acid foods (such as lemonade) and carbonated beverages come in contact with such heavy metals as copper, zinc, antimony and cadmium. One example of this is a store that served juice during a grand opening sale. Shortly after drinking the juice, several people became violently ill. The juice was served in a galvanized container and the acids in the juice reacted with the metal, causing a heavy metal poisoning.
Proper storage of cleaning chemicals and ensuring proper temperatures of foods at all times will help to prevent the possibility of “food poisoning” from chemicals.
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