That Leftover Rice Could Be Dangerous. Here's How
- A new report published on May 15, 2025, found that rice samples bought in the United States often contain high levels of arsenic and cadmium.
- The report analyzed 145 rice samples from over 100 brands and multiple countries, showing one in four exceeded FDA arsenic limits set in 2021 for infant rice cereal.
- Testing revealed arsenic constitutes most heavy metals in rice, with US-grown brown rice containing up to 151 parts per billion, while California-grown rice had the lowest levels.
- Jane Houlihan noted that exposure to arsenic and cadmium, even in small amounts, has been associated with various significant health issues such as diabetes, impaired development, reproductive harm, and cardiovascular disease.
- The findings suggest cooking rice with excess water and draining can remove up to 60% of arsenic, and clearer labeling along with federal oversight remain areas to address.
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Arsenic and cadmium levels dangerously high in store-bought rice, report finds. Here’s what to do
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Samples of store-bought rice from more than 100 different brands purchased in the United States contained dangerously high levels of arsenic and cadmium, according to a new report released exclusively to CNN. “Even at low levels, both arsenic and cadmium have been linked to serious health harms, including diabetes, developmental delays, reproductive toxicity and heart disease,” said coauthor Jane Houlihan, research directo…
New report warns of arsenic danger in popular rice varieties
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