Arsenic in Rice Risks and Solutions | Sacramento News

Consumer Reports just dropped a bombshell: every single rice sample they tested—52 brands total—contained inorganic arsenic, a known carcinogen tied to bladder cancer and type 2 diabetes. Over 40% had levels high enough to raise health risks with daily consumption. Brown rice tends to pack more arsenic than white, but basmati and sushi varieties are lower. Some brands like Lundberg and Whole Foods already test for heavy metals and meet California’s strict standards, while others didn’t respond at all. The FDA is being pushed to set limits on arsenic in rice, since it’s such a staple food. Consumer Reports also offers practical tips: don’t rely on rice as your only grain, swap it out with quinoa or oats (which have less arsenic), and cook rice in extra water, drain it, then finish with fresh water—a method that can slash arsenic levels significantly. This investigation underscores how even everyday foods can hide hidden dangers—and why watchdogs like Consumer Reports matter. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c27820720062c511