We believe so. Today, we continue to research and develop ways to grow and care for rice in ways to limit the intake of arsenic from the air, water and soil, where it naturally occurs. And, we continue to proactively work with the FDA, the rice industry, scientists and nutritionists as they continue to assess arsenic levels in rice.
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What are the Arsenic Levels In the Soil and Water in the Areas where CRM’s Rice is Grown?
Arsenic is naturally occurring in the soil, air and water in the United States. It can be higher in some areas due to previous chemical use, such as former cotton production acreage. Land farmed by CRM has not been previously used for cotton production. Arsenic is absorbed by a number of crops, including fruits, vegetables and grains. But it is not applied as a pesticide in the U.S. We continue to assess the relationship between the rice plant and naturally occurring arsenic, and we continue to work with the FDA, the rice industry, scientists and nutritionists as they assess arsenic levels in rice.
How Might this Impact the Grower?
U.S.-grown rice by American farmers is a nutritious food and an important part of a healthy diet for our families. At CRM and throughout the rice industry, we depend on the rice farmer to keep rice in production in the United States to the benefit of families here and around the world.
How Might this Impact the Consumer?
The FDA has not recommended that consumers change their diets based on information about arsenic in rice as reported by Consumer Reports. Rice is the most-consumed calorie around the world. It is a nutritious food and an important part of a healthy diet for our families because it contains more than 15 vitamins and minerals that help protect against disease. In fact, populations with high rice consumption are associated with less overall disease rates and with better health, and scientific studies show that people who eat rice have healthier diets.
How Could this Impact the Rice Industry?
Let’s look at the facts. Rice is the most-consumed calorie around the world. U.S.-grown rice is a nutritious food and an important part of a healthy diet for our families. The FDA has not recommended that consumers change their diets based on information reported by Consumer Reports. Additionally, arsenic is unavoidable in any number of foods because it occurs naturally in the air, water and soil. And we know that arsenic in the U.S. rice supply is not typically present at levels that cause negative health impacts. For all of these reasons, we encourage consumers to continue to eat U.S.-grown rice to keep their families healthy and the American farmer and one of our country’s leading agricultural industries viable.
How is this Similar to the Apple Juice Situation?
It is important to know, as reported by Consumer Reports, that fruits, fruit juices and vegetables contribute higher levels of inorganic arsenic to your diet than rice does. These crops absorb arsenic, which is naturally occurring in air, water and soil, during the growing process.
Has Your Rice Ever Made Anyone Sick?
We have never received any reports that our products have made someone sick. CRM’s products are a wholesome, nutritious and affordable rice choice to feed your family.
What are Conrad Rice Mill’s (CRM) Concern with Arsenic in Rice?
CRM stands by the quality and safety of our products. We are dedicated to providing a wholesome, nutritious and affordable rice to feed our families – and yours. And, we will continue to work with the FDA, the rice industry, scientists and nutritionists as they continue to assess arsenic levels in rice.
Yellow Rice with Chicken
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 to 1 1/4 lbs boneless chicken, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 (7-ounce) package R.M. Quiggs Yellow Rice
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth or water
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves, crumbled
- 1 cup fresh or frozen green peas
- 1 (2-ounce) jar sliced pimentos, drained
Combine salt and pepper in a small bowl and sprinkle half over chicken; toss to mix well. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add chicken and cook until brown on all sides, about 5 to 10 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet with a slotted spoon.
Add yellow rice mix to skillet; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth, oregano and remaining salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and cook 10 minutes.
Stir in chicken; cook 10 minutes. Stir in peas and pimentos and cook 5 minutes longer, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Makes 4 servings.
Shrimp Jambalaya Salad
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can chicken broth
- 1 (7-ounce) box KONRIKO® Wild Pecan® aromatic rice (about 1 cup)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 1 cup)
- 2/3 cup chopped onion
- 2/3 cup chopped red and yellow bell pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 cup diced tomato
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large saucepan; stir in rice. Cover, reduce heat and cook 20 minutes or until broth is absorbed and rice is tender. When rice is done, spoon into large mixing bowl and set aside to cool.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add shrimp; cook and stir 2 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Add onion, bell pepper, salt, red pepper, black pepper and thyme; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are done and vegetables are tender.
Cool shrimp mixture slightly and add to rice along with tomato, green onion and parsley. In a small bowl combine the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil with lemon juice; mix well and pour over salad. Toss gently until well mixed. Serve warm or chilled.
Makes 6 servings.