In a statement, the FSA warned: “Exposure to arsenic can be associated with an increased risk of lung, skin and bladder cancer. Additionally, exposure to lead by pregnant women, infants and children poses a risk to the development of the brain, which can affect intellectual performance.”
The warning notice lists specific products that may contain unsafe levels of arsenic and lead:
The FSA recommends: “Consumers should not drink these products. If you have consumed these products and feel ill as a result, contact NHS Direct or speak to your doctor.
“The FSA has only carried out testing on the specified batches of the products named above. There may be other batches of those products and other clay-based drinks on the market.
“It is the manufacturer’s responsibility to ensure products they sell are safe and in compliance with the law. If you have any concerns about clay-based drinks please contact the supplier or manufacturer.”
According to the Health Leads website: “Bentonite clay is a highly adsorbent medium – this means that it is capable of adsorbing many times its weight/volume in water. The process of adsorption means that many toxic substances are capable of ‘sticking’ to the outside of bentonite clay. Bentonite clay has a negative electrical (ionic) charge (ie opposite to the positive charge of most of the toxins that it adsorbs). Bentonite clay may adsorb toxins from the digestive tract. It is also used as an enema to absorb toxins from the bowel.”
Fangocur recommends: “In the morning and evening, stir a half teaspoon of Mineral Drink powder into 1/8 litre of water. Allow it to steep for at least 10 minutes before drinking. This allows diffusion of the valuable ingredients into the water. Depending on the desired effect, you may also drink the healing clay sediment.”
Source: The Food Standards Agency
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