date:May 17, 2013
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have identified that chicken meat tested in the US contained higher than normal levels of arsenic - a chemical which is known to increase the risk of cancer.
The increased levels of arsenic can be attributed to the use of arsenic-based drugs in chicken populations.
Over the past several years, arsenic-based drugs have been used to accelerate poultry growth and improve the pigmentation of the meat.
In addition, these drugs are approved to treat and preve