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, a new study found.



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Organic and regular dark chocolate contaminated by lead and cadmium, study finds

Many dark cocoa products contain small amounts of lead and other heavy metals, with the highest levels in organic versions, a new study found.

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By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — 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, a new study found. As natural elements in the Earth’s crust, lead, cadmium and other heavy metals are in the soil in which crops are grown and thus can’t be avoided. Some crop fields and regions, however,…

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Many cocoa products in the US contain concerning levels of lead and cadmium, a new study from George Washington University warns.

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Dark chocolate and other cocoa products contain lead and other heavy metals, study finds

Researchers have found that in the United States, several dark chocolate products are contaminated with lead and cadmium, two highly toxic metals. The study was led by scientists at George Washington University and published Wednesday (Jul 31) in the peer-reviewed Frontiers in Nutrition. 

Researchers have analysed over 70 dark chocolate products from retailers such as Whole Foods Market, Amazon and GNC. They tested the products in order to check

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Lead among other heavy metals found in many dark chocolate bars: Research

Is your favorite dark chocolate bar harboring a hidden health risk? A new study published on July 31 in Frontiers in Nutrition suggests that some popular dark chocolate products may contain concerning levels of heavy metals, particularly lead and cadmium.
The study, conducted by researchers from The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and ConsumerLab.com, analyzed 72 dark chocolate and cocoa products sold in the U…

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Heavy Metals in Dark Chocolate: New Study Reveals Surprising Findings

Dark chocolate and similar cocoa-based products are contaminated with lead and cadmium, two neurotoxic metals linked to cancer, chronic disease, and reproductive and developmental problems, especially in children, according to a new study, CNN reports.

Ciocolata neagră și produsele similare pe bază de cacao sunt contaminate cu plumb și cadmiu, două metale neurotoxice legate de cancer, boli cronice și probleme de reproducere și dezvoltare, în special la copii, conform unui nou studiu, relatează CNN.

Ciocolata neagră organică și obișnuită ar putea fi contaminată cu plumb și cadmiu, avertizează experții

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Organic and regular dark chocolate could be contaminated with lead and cadmium, experts warn

A new study finds that dark chocolate products sold nationwide may contain excessive amounts of heavy metals.

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Frontiers | A multi-year heavy metal analysis of 72 dark chocolate and cocoa products in the USA

Organic and regular dark chocolate contaminated by lead and cadmium, study finds

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