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You may be surprised to learn that there is arsenic in rice.
In fact, rice is not the only food or beverage that contains arsenic. It’s also
found in vegetables, fruits, and many other foods. The FDA has been monitoring
the presence of arsenic in food as part of its ongoing oversight of the safety
of the food supply.
Today, the FDA is taking steps to reduce inorganic
arsenic in infant rice cereal, a leading source of arsenic exposure in infants,
following extensive testing of rice and non-rice products and a new scientific
assessment. Research suggests that inorganic arsenic exposure may lead to
developmental issues in children and adverse pregnancy outcomes.
The FDA continues to advise all consumers to eat a
well-balanced diet for good nutrition and to minimize potential adverse
consequences from consuming an excess of any one food. The agency is not
advising the general population of consumers to change their current rice
consumption patterns based on the presence of arsenic, but is providing
targeted information for pregnant women and infants to help reduce exposure.
Read the
top 7 Things You Need to Know about Arsenic in Rice and Rice Cereal
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