Did you buy rice products on Amazon? Popular brands of rice products sold via Amazon.com may contain harmful levels of heavy metals. Find out your consumer rights »
WHAT’S THE ISSUE?
Hagens Berman’s consumer rights legal team has filed a class-action lawsuit regarding potentially harmful levels of toxic heavy metals in many popular brands of rice products sold on Amazon, according to lab test findings. A recent study has revealed that rice purchased on Amazon may contain concerning levels of arsenic, cadmium, mercury and lead, unbeknownst to consumers. Consumers who purchased rice via Amazon without knowing it allegedly contained heavy metals may have rights through a class-action lawsuit.
WHAT BRANDS OF RICE PRODUCTS ARE AFFECTED?
The class-action lawsuit pertains to rice products sold on Amazon including Amazon’s own 365 Whole Foods Market brand for harmful levels of heavy metals. Consumers who purchased any of the following rice products from Amazon may be affected. Fill out the form to find out your rights.
- 365 Whole Foods Market Arborio White Rice
- 365 Whole Foods Market Enriched Calrose Rice Medium Grain
- 365 Whole Foods Market Sushi Rice Short Grain White
- 365 Whole Foods Market Organic Whole Grain Bulgur Wheat
- 365 Whole Foods Market Organic Couscous
- 365 Whole Foods Market Organic Italian Farro
- 4 Sisters Extra Long Grain Organic Brown Rice
- Andy’s Charleston Gold Rice
- Ben's Original Whole Grain Brown Rice (parboiled)
- Ben's Original Ready Rice Long Grain White Original (ready-to-heat)
- Carolina Plantation Carolina Gold Rice
- Eden Buckwheat Organic Whole Grain
- Food to Live Organic Spelt Berries
- Iberia Basmati 100% Aged Original
- Khazana Premium Basmati Rice
- Marsh Hen Mill Carolina Gold Rice
- Pride of India Indian White Basmati Rice
- RiceSelect Sushi Premium Short Grain Rice
- RiceSelect Brown Texmati Signature Variety American Style Basmati Rice
- Riso Scotti Riso Italiano Per Risotto Arborio
- Royal Authentic Basmati Rice
- Royal Organic Basmati Rice
Investigation of additional affected products and brands is ongoing.
HEALTH RISKS OF HEAVY METALS
According to the World Health Organization, heavy metals can cause cancer, gastric and vascular disorders, liver, kidney and brain damage, miscarriages and reproductive disorders. Heavy metals are also known to be especially harmful to the brain development of infants and children.
HEAVY METAL RICE INVESTIGATION EXPLAINED
A 2025 study conducted by Healthy Babies Bright Futures, an organization dedicated to reducing children’s exposure to toxic chemicals, published lab test findings that a wide variety of rice products found in millions of American households allegedly contain harmful levels of heavy metals, including arsenic, cadmium, mercury and lead.
Out of 145 of the products sampled in lab test report, one in four rice products contained arsenic levels above the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) 100 ppb “Action Level” for infant rice cereal.
The organization tested many household rice brands including Amazon’s 365 Whole Foods Market, RiceSelect and 4 Sisters, all of which tested positive for elevated levels of harmful heavy metals. Attorneys believe Amazon inadequately tested or never tested these products for heavy metals and did not disclose the possibility of their presence in the products. Attorneys allege Amazon customers were kept in the dark about the allegedly harmful levels of heavy metals in the rice products sold by the online retailer, as well as the potential health consequences they may face after purchasing them.
HOW CAN A CLASS-ACTION LAWSUIT HELP?
Amazon allegedly failed to inform the public of the potentially harmful health impacts of its rice products. Hagens Berman seeks to represent a class of consumers who purchased the allegedly affected products under the impression that the rice they bought was safe and non-toxic. The filed complaint brings claims of fraudulent concealment and alleges Amazon violated Washington state consumer protection laws.
A class-action lawsuit seeks to level the playing field, bringing strength to collective action to change unlawful practices. Though these measures do not bring immediate relief, they are a time-tested method of holding companies accountable for wrongdoing.
TOP CONSUMER RIGHTS LAW FIRM
Hagens Berman is one of the most successful consumer rights litigation law firms in the U.S. and has achieved settlements valued at more than $320 billion for class members in lawsuits against online retailers, food corporations and others. The firm is currently leading multiple additional active cases against Amazon, and your claim will be handled by attorneys experienced in consumer law.
NO COST TO YOU
In no case will any class member ever be asked to pay any out-of-pocket sum. In the event Hagens Berman or any other firm obtains a settlement that provides benefits to class members, the court will decide a reasonable fee to be awarded to the class’s legal team.
