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October 09, 2005
By: Tyler Baggs
Website: http://www.water-purification-filters.com
Is bottled water causing illnesses?
A recent study led by Dr. Meirion Evans of the University of Wales in Cardiff has suggested that bottled mineral water could cause illnesses due to a bug called campylobacter.
According to the BBC, there are 50,000 reported cases of food poisoning in England and Wales every year. This study indicated that bottled mineral water could be responsible for 11% of those cases. The study also pointed to chicken responsible for 31% and salad, 21%.
Symptoms of the illness usually include stomach pain and diarrhea. In rare instances it can be fatal.
The British Soft Drink Association dismisses the findings and says the study does not reveal a connection between campylobacter and bottled water. In a statement they said, “It reveals a statistical association which is a different thing.
For example, the study also reveals a statistical association between campylobacter infection and walking for more than 15 minutes, but no one is suggesting that walking causes food poisoning.
For there to be a connection between campylobacter infection and bottled water, the campylobacter organism would have to be actually found in the water. It never has been.
Natural Mineral Waters are drawn from protected sources that are free from contamination. Spring Waters and Table Waters may be treated to ensure that they are not contaminated.
Furthermore, all bottled waters are tested thoroughly for microbiological contamination and only released for consumption if those tests come up clear”.
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Author Notes:
Tyler Baggs contributes and publishes news editorial to http://www.water-purification-filters.com.
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