sodas not safe? shocking news. no really, it is. sheesh, everyone's a cynic...

[acroyear]

Effect Measure: I'll have a soda, hold the benzene:

Both an FDA chemist and the US soft drinks association have admitted it was entirely possible that some soft drinks firms might not know of the potential for sodium benzoate and ascorbic acid to cause benzene formation in drinks.

Benzene is listed as a known carcinogen by the FDA itself.

Granted, its been likely a problem for a long time, which means its generally been a minor risk at best, but keep an eye out.

Meanwhile, I'll stick to tea...completely different diseases will lurk in there I'm sure!