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oritizes monitoring and regulating products that are more likely to be consumed by very young children,” Nelson said.

The FDA guidance of 100 ppb action level is based on reducing average naturally occurring concentrations of arsenic in rice and rice products (104 ppb for white rice cereal and 119 ppb for brown rice cereal) by 20-30 percent. The FDA considers this protective of public health by reducing infants’ dietary exposure to inorganic arsenic.

“Parents can also do their part to reduce dietary arsenic exposure to infants by offering cereals made with a variety of grains, not only rice,” Nelson said. “Rice cereal fortified with iron is a good source of nutrients but shouldn’t be the only source. As with any diet, eating a variety of foods is important for nutritional balance.”

For more information about the recall, visit FDA’s website.