When we got to the grocery store in the Garden State, we expect that what we're purchasing is safe to give to our family, right?

I know that's exactly how I think. When I swing by the Bayville Shoprite to pick up burgers for the grill and chicken for the slow cooker, I just assume it's safe.

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Then you see things like listeria outbreaks affecting deli's throughout the country, including New Jersey.

More on the Listeria outbreak here. 

And look, for the most part, what we get at the grocery store is absolutely fine, however sometimes things slip through the cracks, and sadly that seems to be the case for an item you may be giving your family.

More Apple Juice Has Been Recalled Due To Arsenic Poisoning

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According to Patch, the Florida-based juice company Refresco Beverages voluntarily recalled over 133,000 cases of applied juice due to inorganic levels of arsenic that were above the FDA threshold.

Granted, the fact that there's an acceptable level of arsenic allowed in certain foods per the FDA is alarming in and of itself, but having it show up somehow in apple juice is flooring.

To date, however, no reports of illness have been reported which is a great sign.

What Are The Signs Of Arsenic Poisoning?

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The signs of arsenic poisoning are pretty apparent per Patch

Symptoms of immediate arsenic poisoning include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Long-term exposure can cause skin changes such as darkening and lesions ~Patch

If you experience these symptoms, you should seek medical attention.

What Stores Were Selling The Recalled Apple Juice?

They were sold in stores that are pretty popular here in New Jersey.

Stores like BJ's Wholesale, Walmart, Walgreens, Dollar General and Aldi.

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