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| Banned Pure Copper Cup |
The Magic of the Copper
mugs commonly used in trendy cocktails like Moscow Mules or Dark and Stormy’s has
the potential of poisoning drinkers, according to the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages
Division. The body have examined the
copper and food reactions and concluded that serving any food or liquid with a
pH balance below 6, which include vinegar, wine and fruit juice. These and other ingredients can cause copper
poisoning with the result in the body causing diarrhea, vomiting, jaundice and
low blood pressure. According to the
Food and Drug Administration's Moral Food Code, copper is prohibited from
coming into direct contact with foods that have a pH below 6.0. The warning comes as the Mule has risen in
popularity with social media users, who enjoy posting pictures of the
attractive mugs.
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| Approved Plated Interior Copper Cup |
A statement from the Iowa Alcoholic Beverage Division
reads: “The pH of a traditional Moscow Mule is well below 6.0. This means that
copper mugs that have a copper interior may not be used with this beverage.” “However, copper mugs lined on the interior
with another metal, such as nickel or stainless steel” are allowable for use and
are widely available.
“High concentrations
of copper are poisonous and have caused foodborne illness. When copper and
copper alloy surfaces contact acidic foods, copper may be leached into the
food.”
