Consumer Reports finds lead and cadmium in varieties of dark chocolate
According to Consumer Reports, two heavy metals linked to health problems in children and adults have been found in a variety of dark chocolate.
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According to Consumer Reports, two heavy metals linked to health problems in children and adults have been found in a variety of dark chocolate.
Consumer Reports tested 28 brands of dark chocolate bars. All contained both lead and cadmium; 18 were high in either. No amount of lead or cadmium is safe to ingest.
Consumer Reports tested 28 popular dark chocolate bars from Seattle’s own Theo Chocolate to Trader Joe’s, Hershey’s to Ghirardelli, and even smaller brands such as Alter Eco and Mast.
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A new study by Consumer Reports finds that much of the dark chocolate we eat contains lead and cadmium, metals that are unsafe to eat in any amount.