Gluten-free diet may increase arsenic, mercury levels
A study published in Epidemiology suggests that a gluten-free diet may increase blood levels of arsenic and mercury. IFT Daily News
Tag: Arsenic
FDA proposes limit for inorganic arsenic in infant rice cereal
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking steps to reduce inorganic arsenic in infant rice cereal, a leading source of arsenic exposure in infants. IFT Daily News
Percolation useful in removing arsenic in rice
Cooking rice using percolating technology is an ideal method for removing arsenic, according to a study published in PLOS ONE. IFT Daily News
Arsenic levels low in Iranian rice
A study published in the Journal of Food Science shows that rice from Iran has lower arsenic values than the standards set in both China and by the Food and … Continue Reading →
UN caps levels of arsenic in rice, lead in infant formula
The United Nations’ food standards body adopted guidelines this week that set limits for levels of arsenic allowed in rice. The Codex Alimentarius Commission, which is jointly run by the … Continue Reading →
FDA bans three arsenic drugs used in poultry, pig feeds
According to The New York Times, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it will rescind approval for three of the four arsenic drugs that had been … Continue Reading →
Next steps on arsenic and rice
In early September, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the results of testing 1,300 samples of arsenic in rice and rice products and found that the arsenic levels … Continue Reading →
Arsenic in Juice Comment Period Extended
WASHINGTON — The FDA has extended the comment period for its proposed action level for inorganic arsenic in apple juice by 60 days to Nov. 12, 2013. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
FDA: Arsenic in Rice Won’t Cause Harm
WASHINGTON — The level of arsenic found in rice and rice products is too low to cause immediate health damage, according to FDA researchers. read more Supermarket News
FDA proposes ‘action level’ for arsenic in apple juice
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed an “action level” of 10 parts per billion (ppb) for inorganic arsenic in apple juice. IFT Daily News