Amazon.com sued over alleged sale of rice containing arsenic

FILE – Close-up of rice on a serving spoon. Getty Images

Amazon.com was sued this week over its alleged sale of various rice, following an unrelated recent investigation that found arsenic in 100% of rice samples.

Arsenic in rice

Cadmium, another toxic metal, was found in all but one sample, according toHealthy Babies Bright Futures’ investigation.

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READ MORE:Dangerous levels of arsenic found in US rice: What families need to know now

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How to cook rice to reduce arsenic

  • Soak rice for 30 minutes or overnight, then drain
  • Cook rice in extra water (6 to 10 cups of water per 1 cup of rice), then drain like pasta
  • Avoid just rinsing—it does little to reduce arsenic
  • Add iron-rich foods, since boiling and draining may reduce added iron in fortified rice

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