ThirdAge.com:
Bethenny Frankel of the "Real Housewives of New York City" defended her Skinnygirl margarita line Tuesday after Whole Foods pulled the drink from shelves because of an ingredient linked to cancer, according to CNN.
On the star's website, Frankel said the "all natural" drink mix was made with natural ingredients and is “consistent with U.S. federal regulations.”
However, the point of concern was the preservative sodium benzoate in the mix, which could be carcinogenic if mixed with vitamin C.
"Sodium benzoate is not carcinogenic on its own, but can become so when combined with things like vitamin C (ascorbic acid)," said health blogger Blisstree on Monday, according to Relaxnews. "Together, sodium benzoate and vitamin C create benzene, a chemical that's been proven carcinogenic as well as linked to ADHD and DNA damage."
Frankel said she doesn’t “take lightly obvious attempts to put my integrity in question” and stands with the ingredients.
“We would not sell anything that I don’t personally drink,” she said. “I’m a natural foods chef and health is a top priority for me and my family.”
While Frankel is defending the Skinnygirl drinks, she has signed a three-deal fiction book deal with Touchstone Fireside publishing, according to Digital Spy.
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