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Been giving 6 year old child 2-3 rice cakes a day for almost 3 years. now realizing arsenic is a think to worry about. we are concerned about long term cancers and effects. each cake is 110ppb of arsenic. should we be concerned?
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There are healthier snacks. Consider bite size vegetables and a dip, cheese and yogurt instead. Reduce processed foods.
Answered 12/30/2022
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