One part per billion (ppb) is roughly like one drop of water in a swimming pool, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. So, when we talk about 0.2 ppm, that’s the equivalent of ...

Arsenic in rice isn’t a new concern, but a recent report published by Healthy Babies Bright Futures (HBBF) brought the issue back into the spotlight. The study found arsenic in all 145 rice ...

While the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) monitors arsenic levels in baby food, the process of setting a cap is taking years due to consultations with stakeholders including the food and ...

A CBC Marketplace-Radio-Canada investigation into baby cereals and snacks has found that the arsenic levels in two Canadian rice-based products would see them pulled off store shelves in Europe ...

Up to 183 tonnes of arsenic released by wildfire in 2023, says paper Wildfires near Yellowknife released a "significant" amount of arsenic into the air and water according to a recent study – a ...

Arsenic is all around us — in the soil, in drinking water, in the air. “There is no such thing as zero” exposure, Dr. Ryu said. Here are some ways to minimize it. Vary your grains.

The world's largest uranium producer is looking into whether the element, along with arsenic and fluorides, might have leaked into Lake Ontario from its Port Hope processing plant.

That’s because rice has a unique ability to absorb arsenic, building up levels that can be 10 times higher than what’s found in other grains like wheat. The way rice is grown plays a big role ...