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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Lead, arsenic found in popular rice brands: Study
(NewsNation) — Popular rice brands across the United States might contain highly toxic metals, one study has found. A study conducted by Healthy Babies, Bright Future found that out of 145 rice samples nationwide, 100% of them contained arsenic. According to the organization, more than one in four exceeded the FDA's action level for infant cereal. How to keep your dogs safe during summer heat 'No such limit exists for rice itself — the bags and boxes of rice served at family meals — despite it being widely consumed by infants and toddlers,' the report stated. 'Additionally, cadmium was found in all but one sample, with some showing elevated levels.' This would mean that any parents who are making baby food at home that includes homemade rice cereal could risk exposing their children to unsafe levels of arsenic. Overall, the report found four toxic metals in these rice products: Arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury. HBBF reported that these chemicals can lead to cancer, IQ loss and other health effects. The World Health Organization has said that long-term exposure to arsenic that is in our food and water can cause skin lesions and cancer. Breast cancer vaccine moving to critical phase The reports found arsenic at the highest levels, with cadmium following behind. In a rice that was seasoned with saffron, tests allegedly showed lead levels that were way higher than in other samples. Brown rice that was grown in the Southeast or labeled as 'grown in the USA' had the highest average levels of these toxic metals, according to the study. The tests also found that white rice grown in the Southeast had, on average, a higher level of these heavy metals (particularly arsenic) than rice grown in California. Thai jasmine rice and Indian basmati rice overall contained lower levels of these heavy metals than other rice varieties. Can you lower blood pressure with dark chocolate and tea? However, basmati rice from India (and arborio rice from Italy) showed the highest average levels of cadmium, according to the test results. HBBF's study tested 10 different forms of grain and over 100 brands from stores in 20 metropolitan areas. Some of those areas included Seattle, New York, Miami and Los Angeles. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
7 days ago
- General
- The Hill
Lead, arsenic found in popular rice brands: Study
(NewsNation) — Popular rice brands across the United States might contain highly toxic metals, one study has found. A study conducted by Healthy Babies, Bright Future found that out of 145 rice samples nationwide, 100% of them contained arsenic. According to the organization, more than one in four exceeded the FDA's action level for infant cereal. 'No such limit exists for rice itself — the bags and boxes of rice served at family meals — despite it being widely consumed by infants and toddlers,' the report stated. 'Additionally, cadmium was found in all but one sample, with some showing elevated levels.' This would mean that any parents who are making baby food at home that includes homemade rice cereal could risk exposing their children to unsafe levels of arsenic. Overall, the report found four toxic metals in these rice products: Arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury. HBBF reported that these chemicals can lead to cancer, IQ loss and other health effects. The World Health Organization has said that long-term exposure to arsenic that is in our food and water can cause skin lesions and cancer. The reports found arsenic at the highest levels, with cadmium following behind. In a rice that was seasoned with saffron, tests allegedly showed lead levels that were way higher than in other samples. Brown rice that was grown in the Southeast or labeled as 'grown in the USA' had the highest average levels of these toxic metals, according to the study. The tests also found that white rice grown in the Southeast had, on average, a higher level of these heavy metals (particularly arsenic) than rice grown in California. Thai jasmine rice and Indian basmati rice overall contained lower levels of these heavy metals than other rice varieties. However, basmati rice from India (and arborio rice from Italy) showed the highest average levels of cadmium, according to the test results. HBBF's study tested 10 different forms of grain and over 100 brands from stores in 20 metropolitan areas. Some of those areas included Seattle, New York, Miami and Los Angeles.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
DPAO recipient of 'Bright Lights, Future' upgrade
Apr. 17—WATERTOWN — The Disabled Persons Action Organization has been named one of three nonprofit recipients nationwide of the "Bright Lites, Bright Future" award, an initiative sponsored by Sonepar USA, a leading distributor of electrical, industrial and safety products and related products. The award, selected from over 440 Sonepar-affiliated locations across the U.S., provides deserving nonprofits with the opportunity to upgrade their facilities through a comprehensive LED lighting retrofit. DPAO was selected as the Eastern Region winner, alongside two other organizations representing the Central and Western regions of the country. The program aims to enhance nonprofit environments by increasing energy efficiency, reducing operating costs and creating brighter, safer spaces for staff and visitors. Through a partnership with Cooper Lighting and local Sonepar-owned companies including Cooper Electric, which nominated DPAO, the organization received a complete lighting system overhaul at its two Watertown facilities. "I immediately thought of DPAO when the program was announced," Vinnie DeGennaro, outside sales representative at Cooper Electric, said in a news release. "They are an outstanding organization that does incredible work for the community. When I visited their facilities, I saw outdated lighting systems with many fixtures that were no longer functional. It was clear they could benefit greatly from this opportunity." The submission included a site assessment, photographs and detailed upgrade recommendations for both building interiors, exterior wall-mounted fixtures and the parking lot. Cooper Electric also enlisted local contractor NYTRIC for installation estimates and covered all labor costs for the project. Thanks to the retrofit, DPAO's energy usage has been cut in half, and the facilities now feature modern, efficient and brighter LED lighting systems. In addition to operational savings, the new system includes a five-year warranty, reducing the need for costly maintenance. While National Grid was not directly involved with DPAO, Cooper Electric did receive energy incentives through National Grid's efficiency programs, further helping support the cost of materials and labor. "We're proud to support organizations like DPAO that are making a difference in our communities," DeGennaro said. "The fact that we were selected from across all of Sonepar USA makes this even more meaningful."
