The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has warned that infants and young children, under 4.5 years, should not consume rice milk as substitutes for cows’ milk, breast milk or infant formula. The FSAI previously provided rice milk warnings, due to findings that indicated that there are low levels of inorganic arsenic found in rice milk. Also, there is a concern around the inorganic arsenic content of rice-based products intended for young children,” she said. “The FSAI is aware from published studies that low levels of inorganic arsenic have been detected in rice milk in the past and the recommendation is that infants and young children up to 4.5 years are not exposed to these products. As a precaution, to reduce exposure to inorganic arsenic, parents and guardians should not give these foods to infants and young children up to 4.5 years,” she added.

Source: Irish Independent March 11, 2022 04:43 UTC