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DH advice for toddlers and young children (1 - 5 years) to avoid rice drinks due to risk of exposure to inorganic arsenic

The Department of Health advises that all toddlers and young children should avoid the consumption of rice drinks in order to minimise their exposure to inorganic arsenic. This follows research published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) looking at levels of arsenic in rice drinks.

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