Many producers' batches of HFCS used to be contaminated with mercury [1]. Thanks to the efforts of a lone FDA whistleblower, industry no longer uses mercury to

Many producers' batches of HFCS used to be contaminated with mercury [1]. Thanks to the efforts of a lone FDA whistleblower, industry no longer uses mercury to make this substance. But high fructose corn syrup may still be contaminated with starch - chains of glucose - thereby giving HFCS a much higher calorie count than is on the label. Sugar is fine if your liver is healthy. It keeps me from wasting away. [1] http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/26/AR2009012601831.html http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01...