Rice imported from certain countries contains high levels of
lead that could pose health risks, particularly for infants and children, who
are especially sensitive to lead’s effects, and adults of Asian heritage who
consume large amounts of rice, scientists said here today. Their research,
which found some of the highest lead levels in baby food, was among almost
12,000 reports scheduled for the 245th National Meeting & Exposition of the
American Chemical Society, the world’s largest scientific society, which
continues through Thursday.