A recent study has revealed that dark chocolate and similar cocoa products contain significant levels of lead and cadmium, two neurotoxic metals associated with severe health risks, including cancer, chronic diseases, and reproductive and developmental problems, especially in children. Th...
There's another concern as well, according to Mathioudakis. Recent studies have found dark chocolate and similar cocoa products are contaminated with lead and cadmium, two neurotoxic metals that are linked to cancer, chronic disease, or reproductive and developmental issues, especially in children. ...
“Minerals such as lead and cadmium are present in the environment, and as a result, agricultural products such as cocoa, may contain these substances in very small amounts,” the statement continues. “We work with our suppliers on an ongoing basis to closely monitor and minimize the presence...
Dark chocolate products typically contain more cacao, but milk chocolate and other cocoa-containing products had varying amounts of lead and cadmium also. While heavy metals can be found in many different foods -- including our drinking water -- they are obviously best avoided in large quantities...
not perfect. Chocolate may have some health benefits, but there may be some problems with it. Research has found that some dark chocolate bars containheavy metals, namely lead, and cadmium. These are two toxic heavy metals that may lead to a list of health issues in both children and ...
Study Finds Worrisome Levels of Lead and Cadmium in ChocolateEach year around Valentine's Day, I receive a small but steadystream of press releases touting...Perry, Susan
A New York man filed a class action lawsuit against Pennsylvania-based Hershey for selling dark chocolate filled with lead and cadmium, according to reports.
I learned about this one from Food Safety News (FSN): Consumer Reports finds one-third of chocolate is high in heavy metals: CR today released test results that have it urging Hershey’s to get harmful lead and cadmium out of its chocolate products. FSN conveniently provided a link to the...
Out of 72 cocoa items tested, 43% exceeded the maximum allowable dose level for lead, and 35% exceeded the level for cadmium. So what does this mean for beleaguered chocolate and cocoa producers? Sustainability in confectionery: Six ways to drive a greener future 31-Jul-2024 By Natasha Spenc...
One lawsuit argues that Trader Joe's should have known there were traces of cadmium and lead in the chocolate. Instead, Trader Joe's allegedly decided to "ignore the health of the consuming public in pursuit of profit," thelawsuitfiled in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of ...