LEAD CONTENT OF FOODS STORED IN CANS AFTER OPENING |
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| Authors: | STEPHEN G CAPAR MICHAEL LOGES |
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| Affiliation: | U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 200 C Street, SW, Washington, DC 20204;U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 599 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14202 |
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| Abstract: | A study was conducted of the effect on the concentration of lead in canned foods when they are stored in their lead-soldered cans after opening. Lead concentrations were periodically monitored during 5 days or 14 days after can opening. Fruit juices had the greatest increases in lead concentration during storage. Low-acid foods did not exhibit a significant increase in lead concentration. Recommendations against storing acidic foods and juices in their opened cans are supported by the results of the study. |
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