First, what is PFAS? It’s a scary acronym for “forever chemicals” that don’t break down easily. They’re everywhere – in non-stick pans, rain jackets, and yes, sometimes in our water. Ew.
Reports hit the internet saying Spindrift had detectable levels. Cue the collective gasp from every crunchy, health-conscious person who thought they were being so good. “But it’s just fruit and bubbles!” you cry. I feel you.
Here’s the thing: the levels found were incredibly low. We’re talking parts per trillion – a drop in an Olympic-sized swimming pool. That doesn’t mean “ignore it,” but it’s not a code-red, throw-your-fridge-out-the-window situation.
What Did The Tests Actually Find?
Consumer Reports and other labs ran tests. Spindrift wasn’t the only culprit; basically all sparkling waters had some trace amounts. The source? Often it’s the carbonation process or water source, not some lab-coat villain adding it for fun. Probably.
Spindrift’s numbers were below the strictest proposed safety limits. Like, way below. For context, you’d have to drink a thousand cans a day to get anywhere near a concerning dose. That’s a lot of raspberry-lime burps.
So yes, the test results are real. But the danger? It’s more of a theoretical whisper than a blaring alarm. We’re dealing with science that’s still figuring out what “safe” even means at these tiny levels.
I know, I know – “but it’s FOREVER chemicals!” Except our bodies are pretty good at flushing out small amounts. And guess what? Tap water often has higher PFAS levels. Oops.
Spindrift even responded, saying they test their water sources and work to keep levels as low as humanly possible. It’s not a perfect system, but it’s not a cover-up. They’re basically saying, “We’re doing our best in a polluted world, k?”
What Is Pfas In Sparkling Water at Irene Rayburn blog
