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Consumer Reports said it found “concerning” levels of lead or cadmium, which are concentrated in cocoa, in one-third of chocolate products it tested, including cake mixes, hot chocolate and other products from popular brands such as Hershey’s and Nestlé—though the industry says chocolate remains safe to eat.
Key Facts
Consumer Reports tested 48 products across seven categories of chocolate products, and 16 of the products included higher amounts of lead or cadmium than the organization considers safe.
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