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Tue, 05/04/2010 - 12:29
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13 brands of imported rice to Iran laced with arsenic, lead
TEHRAN, May 4 (MNA) – High levels of arsenic and lead have been found in 13 brands of imported rice to Iran, MP Anushiravan Mohseni Bandpei announced on Monday.
Samples of Aria, Shirkhan, Farhadjan, Kamalolmolki, Kimia, Gol-e Yas, and Hajimoradi have been found to be contaminated with arsenic or lead, Bandpei, the deputy chairman of the Majlis Health Committee, said.
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.
Samples of Aria, Shirkhan, Farhadjan, Kamalolmolki, Kimia, Gol-e Yas, and Hajimoradi have been found to be contaminated with arsenic or lead, Bandpei, the deputy chairman of the Majlis Health Committee, said.
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.
