A food poisoning outbreak at Walmart Distribution center in Lebanon, Tennessee, affected dozens of people, according to news reports. The original 911 caller said that a homemade rice dish may be the culprit. At least four of the workers were considered “very ill.” When people get sick that quickly, the pathogen is usually Bacillus cereus, … Read more
Lundberg Jasmine White Rice is being recalled by Wegmans for possible foreign material contamination. The recall notice did not state what the foreign material is, but these objects typically pose a tooth injury, mouth injury, choking, or GI tract injury hazard. The recall notice did not state whether or not any injuries have been reported … Read more
An alleged Kumo Sushi Bacillus cereus outbreak in Stony Brook, New York has sickened dozens of patrons, according to news reports. People got sick on Saturday, September 9, 2023. The Suffolk County Department of Public Health believes that rice is the culprit. At least 28 people were sick and some were hospitalized. The Kumo Sushi … Read more
Did you know that baked potatoes and cooked rice are potentially risky foods? Those foods seem so innocuous, but they both can cause serious illness if not refrigerated promptly and reheated properly before eating. Both of these foods are called TCS, which stands for time/temperature control for safety. For baked potatoes, the risk is botulism, … Read more
The FDA is releasing information about their testing of infant rice cereal arsenic results that show manufacturers have made “significant progress” reducing levels of inorganic arsenic, the most dangerous type, in their products. There are two types of arsenic: organic arsenic, which is mainly found in seafood and may not be toxic to humans, and … Read more
A new study conducted by Healthy Babies Bright Future (HBBF) has found that there is six times more arsenic in infant rice cereal than in other types of cereals. Arsenic is a heavy metal that can cause health problems including cancer, neurological problems, and reduced IQ. Rice contains more arsenic than other grains because of the … Read more
Consumer Reports has released new data and guidelines for consumers about arsenic in rice. That organization’s 2012 report found measurable levels of the heavy metal in almost all of the products they tested. People who are allergic to wheat, celiac patients, and those sensitive to gluten eat more rice and rice products. Arsenic is in … Read more
Reports about arsenic levels in rice are troubling to many people, especially families with young children and those who have celiac disease or an intolerance to gluten. If you’re wondering how to limit your exposure, Consumers Union, the policy and action division of Consumer Reports, has specific recommendations. These recommendations first appeared in a November … Read more
Arsenic levels in rice and rice products do not pose a short-term health risk, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has concluded after studying thousands of samples. But the health effects of long-term exposure to the low amounts of arsenic in these products is unknown, and that will be the agency’s next area of focus. There … Read more
Three members of Congress have introduced a bill to limit the levels of arsenic in rice. Consumer Reports released a report that will appear in the November 2012 issue of their magazine stating that their tests have found rice and foods made from rice, including infant rice cereals, have the most toxic form of arsenic. … Read more