Gerber Rice Single Grain Cereal
Summary
Gerber Rice Single Grain Cereal scored 8/100. Testing detected inorganic arsenic at 106 ppb — just over the FDA action level — with cadmium at 11.1 ppb (~2× industry target) and lead at 3.9 ppb. Marketed as a first-food starter cereal for 'supported sitters' at ~4-6 months. 'Non-GMO Project Verified' does not address soil-borne heavy metals in rice-based infant foods.
At a glance
Contaminants 3
Source: Independent third-party laboratory testing
Arsenic 106 ppb High
A high level of arsenic — a significant sourcing/quality concern relative to what clean supply chains achieve.
Independent third-party testing.
Cadmium 11.1 ppb Low
A low level of cadmium — present but modest; a sourcing-quality note rather than a safety concern at typical intake.
Independent third-party testing.
Lead 3.9 ppb Trace
A trace amount of lead — within the range expected from normal soil uptake/processing and below our concern threshold.
Independent third-party testing.
Key ingredients 8
Rice FlourGood
Primary ingredient — rice is the main vector for arsenic contamination.
See more about Rice Flour →Soy LecithinNeutral
Emulsifier; often derived from genetically modified soy (this product uses non-GMO).
See more about Soy Lecithin →Electrolytic IronBad
Synthetic iron powder — poorly bioavailable, can irritate infant gastrointestinal tract.
See more about Electrolytic Iron →Calcium CarbonateNeutral
Calcium fortification.
See more about Calcium Carbonate →Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate)Good
Added vitamin C; helps iron absorption.
See more about Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate) →Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol Acetate)Neutral
Synthetic vitamin E fortification.
See more about Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol Acetate) →Zinc SulfateNeutral
Zinc fortification.
See more about Zinc Sulfate →Synthetic B-Vitamin FortificationBad
Contains niacinamide, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, pyridoxine HCl, and folic acid — synthetic nutrient stack.
See more about Synthetic B-Vitamin Fortification →Processing
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