Not Buying It

High Fructose Corn Syrup is now safe.

WASHINGTON, DC—Manufacturers of high fructose corn syrup in the United States and Canada commissioned independent testing and expert review following a recent report alleging mercury findings in high fructose corn syrup. No quantifiable levels of mercury were found, according to the independent lab Eurofins Central Analytical Laboratory, whose work and results were reviewed by Woodhall Stopford, MD, MSPH, of Duke University Medical Center, one of the nation’s leading experts in mercury contamination.

“The American public can rest assured that high fructose corn syrup is safe. Safety is the highest priority for our industry, which is why we immediately commissioned external testing as well as independent expert review of claims concerning mercury and our corn sweetener. No quantifiable levels of mercury were found in high fructose corn syrup,” said Audrae Erickson, president, Corn Refiners Association."

Throwing some money at an independent lab will get you the results you desire. How much does the Corn Refiners Association stand to lose should an independent lab post results showing significant levels of mercury in their product – MILLIONS or even BILLIONS. Of course these results are going to lead you to believe that high fructose corn syrup is safe. The shit is in practically every product on your grocers shelf.

If HCFS is safe and poses no health risks, why are more food producers returning to using sugar?

Here is some factual information regarding HFCS:
Mercury in high fructose corn syrup
Diabetes and high fructose corn syrup