13 brands of imported rice laced with arsenic, lead: MP

04 May 2010
TEHRAN - High levels of arsenic and lead have been found in 13 brands of imported rice, announced MP Anushiravan Mohseni Bandpei.

Samples of Aria, Shirkhan, Farhadjan, Kamalolmolki, Kimia, Gol-e Yas, Kimia and Hajimoradi have been found to be contaminated with arsenic or lead, Bandpei, the deputy chairman of the Majlis Health Committee, told the Mehr News Agency on Monday.

The results of the tests will be sent to the Majlis, Health Ministry, Commerce Ministry, and Standard Organization so that the officials can make the final decision, he added.

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