WASHINGTON (AP) - Consumer groups are pressuring the Food and Drug Administration to set federal guidance on allowable levels of arsenic in rice, prompting the agency to study the issue and consider possible new standards.
So far, FDA officials say they have found no evidence that suggests rice is unsafe to eat. The agency is in the middle of conducting a study of 1,200 samples of grocery store rice products to measure arsenic levels.
Arsenic is a carcinogen. It is believed to be found in rice in higher levels than most other foods because it is grown in water on the ground, optimal conditions for the contaminant to be absorbed in the rice.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:25 PM EDT2013-06-18 18:25:50 GMT
You won't want to miss the Juneteenth celebration on Saturday in Electra. A parade will kick off the Celebration starting at 10 a.m. from the old Dunbar School.
You won't want to miss the Juneteenth celebration on Saturday in Electra.
Monday, June 17 2013 2:03 PM EDT2013-06-17 18:03:43 GMT
Arbor House is hosting a motorcycle rally Saturday. It's from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. There are open categories for all bikes. The $10 entry fee will benefit Patsy's House. There will be hotdogs,
Arbor House is hosting a motorcycle rally Saturday. It's from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Monday, June 17 2013 1:54 PM EDT2013-06-17 17:54:18 GMT
The Better Business Bureau is receiving a lot of calls from consumers who sustained hail damage to their vehicles. The BBB offers the following advice: Call your insurance agent or company immediately
The Better Business Bureau is receiving a lot of calls from consumers who sustained hail damage to their vehicles. The BBB offers the following advice
