U.S. rice exports to Haiti have unhealthy levels of arsenic, study finds

PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) – U.S. rice exports to Haiti, which account for the bulk of supplies of the country’s key food staple, contain unhealthy levels of arsenic and cadmium, heavy metals that can increase risks of cancer and heart disease, according to a recent study by the University of Michigan. Read full story

Source : https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2024/02/24/us-rice-exports-to-haiti-have-unhealthy-levels-of-arsenic-study-finds

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