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What Alcohol Has Arsenic in It? A Guide to Trace Contaminants

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Trace amounts of arsenic are found naturally in the earth's crust and can appear in many foods and beverages, including alcohol. As an agricultural product, wine is particularly susceptible to absorbing this element from the soil, though beer can also contain it from water and filtration. This raises the question: what alcohol has arsenic in it, and how concerned should consumers be?