That Leftover Rice Could Be Dangerous. Here's How

That Leftover Rice Could Be Dangerous. Here's How

Leftover rice isn't safe to eat for dinner. Stay healthy by cooking up fresh rice, instead of reheating leftovers.

Commercial rice samples from more than 100 different brands, purchased in the United States, contained dangerously high levels of arsenic and cadmium, according to a new report first shared with CNN. “Even at low levels, arsenic and cadmium have been associated with serious health damage, such as diabetes, developmental delays, reproductive toxicity and heart disease,” said co-author Jane Houlihan, research director at Healthy Babies, Bright Fut…

High levels of arsenic and cadmium found in rice sold in stores across U.S., report finds

A report from the organization Healthy Babies, Bright Futures is bringing attention to toxic heavy metals and elements such as arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury that could be in your rice.

Dangerously high levels of arsenic and cadmium found in store-bought rice, report finds

A new report highlights high levels of arsenic and cadmium in U.S. store-bought rice, posing health risks like developmental delays and heart disease.

Arsenic and cadmium levels dangerously high in store-bought rice, report finds. Here’s what to do

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Samples of store-bought rice from more than 100 different brands purchased in the United States contained dangerously high levels of arsenic and cadmium, according to a new report released exclusively to CNN. “Even at low levels, both arsenic and cadmium have been linked to serious health harms, including diabetes, developmental delays, reproductive toxicity and heart disease,” said coauthor Jane Houlihan, research directo…

New report warns of arsenic danger in popular rice varieties

A report by Healthy Babies Bright Future indicates that many varieties of rice products contain concerning levels of arsenic and other heavy metals, which can cause health problems.The report suggests that rice is the leading source of arsenic exposure from solid foods for children over age 2. Arsenic found in rice can cause cancer and harm to the developing brain, including IQ loss.Healthy Babies Bright Future notes that this trend is of specif…