Consumer Reports finds concerning levels of inorganic arsenic in 52 rice products
Latest food safety investigation finds potentially cancer-causing heavy metal in dinner table staple
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Consumer Reports’ latest food safety investigation found that some rice products contain concerning levels of a harmful heavy metal. (Consumer Reports)
From sushi to stir-fry to simple sides, rice is a staple on dinner tables around the world.
But Consumer Reports’ latest food safety investigation found some rice products contain concerning levels of inorganic arsenic, a dangerous form of a heavy metal and known carcinogen.
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Inorganic arsenic, especially, is associated with some serious health effects, including skin cancer, bladder cancer, Type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular effects.
Watch The Morning Show at 8 a.m. Thursday to learn what the testing found and simple ways to reduce exposure before your next meal.
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