A new report reveals that rice purchased in the US from over 100 brands contains harmful levels of arsenic and cadmium. These heavy metals are linked to serious health issues, particularly in young children, who are more vulnerable to cognitive and developmental impairments. The FDA has limited inorganic arsenic levels in infant rice cereal but has not addressed levels in rice prepared for general consumption, which is notably a larger source of exposure for children aged 0 to 2. This poses a significant health risk as early-life exposure correlates with detrimental developmental outcomes.
Samples of store-bought rice from over 100 brands in the US have been found to contain dangerously high levels of arsenic and cadmium, posing serious health risks.
One in four rice samples from grocery stores exceeded the FDA's 2021 limits for inorganic arsenic in infant rice cereal, raising concerns about childhood exposure.
Research shows that early-life exposures to heavy metals can lead to reduced IQ and various cognitive and behavioral problems, particularly in children under 2 years old.
While the FDA has regulated inorganic arsenic in infant rice cereal, no limits exist for cooking rice, which poses a greater risk to young children.
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