Arsenic in Our Rice: A Wake Up Call for Food Safety The latest report on arsenic contamination in rice highlights significant shortcomings in our food safety systems.
Researchers at a leading university found that rice from several major producers contains alarmingly high levels of arsenic – up to 400% higher than the acceptable limit set by regulatory agencies.
The affected regions include the southern United States, Mexico, and several countries in Asia where rice is a staple crop.