The projected blood levels of lead in children on all brands tested showed amounts greater than the safety limit set by the Center for Disease Control at 10μg /dL . NFA rice showed the highest projected blood levels of lead followed by regular Malagkit and then Dinorado. The varieties NFA, Malagkit (regular), Dinorado and Malagkit (violet) went above the safety limit of lead in blood as projected, in relation to adults