According to consumer reports, rice grown in California has the lowest levels of arsenic, however brown rice has the highest levels of arsenic because of the higher concentrations in the bran or the rice.  My family eats a lot of rice and the more I read about arsenic levels in rice the more concerned I became and I was happy to find out that there is rice available from areas that are fairly reliable when it comes to lower arsenic levels, but I remain concerned about the levels in all brown rices.  Lundberg brown basmati rice has always been very tasty and aromatic but we will eat less of it, while I wait for more research to come out about the harmful effects of higher arsenic levels vs the benefits of brown over white rice. Lundberg more than any other rice grower has responded with concern and is doing their own research into lowering arsenic levels in the rice, which I appreciate as a consumer.  I'm still giving this 4 stars because it is superior over other brands.