Are you aware that brown rice has a lot of arsenic as compared to white rice grown in CA? I wish Dr. Harvey would adjust the ingredients based on recent studies.
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I trust Dr. Harvey to do what is right for companion animals, but I did ask for his opinion on the brown rice issue. Here is the response I got from Dr. Harvey's: Please be aware that organic brown rice constitutes only 4% of the total Canine Health formulation and makes up an even smaller part of the overall diet when meat and water are added. To give you further context, 4% of brown rice per scoop of Canine Health equals approximately 1 gram of Brown rice - which is 0.05% of one cup of brown rice. In recent tests by the FDA they found that brown rice samples contain approximately 6.7 Micrograms (One millionth of a gram) of inorganic arsenic in 1 cup of brown rice. (http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm319827.htm). This means that there would be about 0.03 micrograms of inorganic arsenic in one scoop of Canine Health - an extremely small amount. Additionally, the amount of brown rice in the Canine Health formulation is significantly below the FDA's acceptable range of brown rice intake, which they are not changing at this time. Dr. Harvey is researching our organic brown rice sources and we will be closely monitoring further scientific research surrounding this concern. We are being careful not to make a hasty decision,although you can be assured that we will not hesitate to make a change if we feel there is any danger at all and to reiterate, brown rice makes up such a small amount of our formula, we are certain it could not have any negative affects on a companion dog's health.
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I would be extremely surprised if this rice was GMO. The varieties of rice grown in California were either brought here about a hundred years ago or developed here in the following decades using traditional horticultural methods. There likely would be no advantage to the growers to use GMO varieties since the non-GMO rice is already so productive.
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I checked the package very thoroughly, and it did not list ant arsenic content. You may need to contact Lundberg rice for more details. This is all the information I could get.
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I have no idea and yes, certain kelp that is collected can have traces of arsenic. I'm taking my chances, I admit it. Supposedly Norwegian Sea kelp is the best.
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Kelly, The product used to be rice derived but we moved to wheat because all of our customers gave feedback that it was more effective. I checked out the title and bullet points to confirm it was switched to wheat. I do see in fact the description still has 1 rice notation in it and I will update it ASAP... Thanks for pointing this out for me !
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Seriously??? Uhmmmmmmmmmmmmm, I'm sure it is some kind of "Palm Cancer" California passed out like candy back in the 50's...If you check the labels on just about ANYTHING you buy these days, California says it will cause cancer...Like Vanilla ice Cream, for example..."Who'duh'thot?"
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I understand that the the seed originates in Japan. I do believe that the Lundberg Farm grows the rice, though. There is a site www.lundberg.com where you can go and ask a myriad of questions about it, if you prefer.
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The Black Japonica Rice says "Manufactured and Distributed by Lundberg Family Farms, Richvale, CA." That sure sounds like a field blend from California. It is also "Verified non-GMO," which I doubt would be possible in Japan, and certainly not in China. As for the other brand, I have no idea but would suspect they add chemicals to their rice.
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No, i haven't, but I don't advise it. We are told that brown rice has arsenic and to wash it in lots of water , then boil it in lots of water.
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I wondered about that too when I first saw it, then I bought it anyway and tried it and now I'm hooked. So before I gorge on 24 packs I should find this out too. But here's the thing, seaweed has tons of iodine, so you're kinda protected that way, if you want to look at it like that. At least that's what I'm telling myself to justify eating these things! lol. I went to their website (seasgift dot com) and here's what it says: "All our seasoned & roasted seaweed are harvested in the west and southwest regions of South Korea." So that's opposite and a little ways south of Fukushima, so any contamination would (presumably) be decaying remnants similar to what American waters are like. (?) Anyway, I feel secure about eating it, as secure as I can be eating from the ocean. The company also says they test for mercury.
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China. I over reacted to this information too.Then I noticed all the non GMO frozen Edamame is coming from china too. If I were you, I would just wash the kernels thoroughly before eating them.
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I don't know, but I've been eating puffed rice for about 65 years, the last 10 or more from Arrowhead Mills. Why don't you ask Arrowhead Mills. They would probably be happy to answer. Please post it so Silly Sally won't freak out. Sylvia
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I used the product for couple of months for the iodine benefits. The taste wasnt very good, it was like ground, but i didnt mind it cause i cared about the iodine. However all changed when i recently received my results for the toxic metals exposure based on urine measurements with chelation agents (probably the best available test on planet earth). To my disbelief i had arsenic!? I am pretty health oriented and it first sounded impossible but when i looked at the list with potential arsenic exposures as provided in the test results, i saw the organic kelp was standing there....
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Jane, I just read this. http://finance.yahoo.com/news/brown-rice-syrup-babys-only-190400942.html or here http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1112697260/natures-one-consumer-reports-confirms-undetectable-arsenic-in-babys-only/
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It relates to the presence of arsenic in rice... do a search for arsenic and rice to find out more, or visit http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/FoodContaminantsAdulteration/Metals/ucm319948.htm
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I don't know nor have I ever read or heard that ConcenTrace minerals were found to exceed permissible arsenic levels. Sine the FDA working in tantum and conspiring with Big Pharma to protect our health, I would think that if such a test (or a series of tests, or whatever, jeeze) that they would have already pulled the product for the sake of our health and the profit of Big Pharma, or something like that. Hope this helps!
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Kinda crazy reading ntooman's comment -- s/he cares more about the price than what kind of impurities going into his/her food. Never cook with anything made in China... what is wrong with you people.