How to limit exposure to arsenic in rice after report finds high levels in brands across U.S.

Toxic heavy metals like arsenic are found in high levels in rice brands sold across the United States, according to a recent report — but experts say there are ways to reduce your exposure. 

The report, from Healthy Babies, Bright Futures, an organization focused on babies' exposure to toxic chemicals, says testing found arsenic in 100% of 145 rice samples purchased from stores across the U.S. 

One in four rice samples also exceeded the federal limit of 100 parts per billion of inorganic arsenic set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for infant rice cereal in 2021, according to the report. Currently, no limits have been set for rice itself in the U.S. despite the Environmental Protection Agency labeling inorganic arsenic a carcinogen.