According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), nearly 40% of Americans eat rice at least once a week. Whether you prefer brown rice, white rice, or even black rice, it’s a staple of many cuisines. Truly, the grain is all but ubiquitous—which makes it all the more concerning that, according to a new report, many popular rice products may harbor worrying levels of arsenic.
Testing conducted by Consumer Reports found “measurable levels of inorganic arsenic” in samples of over 50 different rice products, adding to previous research that’s raised concerns about high arsenic levels in rice. So, should you be worried?
Here’s what you need to know, and how to minimize your risk.
How much arsenic is in rice?
The Consumer Reports researchers tested samples of 52 rice products, including arborio, basmati, brown, jasmine, sushi, white, and precooked, microwavable types, plus seasoned rice side dishes. They analyzed samples for levels of inorganic arsenic, as well as cadmium, lead, and mercury.
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