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

Some dark chocolate contaminated by heavy metals: study

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, contain more toxic levels than …

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

Portion control is key, say researchers in examining levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic in cocoa-laden products.

Heavy Metals in Dark Chocolate: New Study Reveals Surprising Findings

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…

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

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

Organic chocolate products have high levels of lead and cadmium

New research has found that many cocoa products — and organic dark chocolate, in particular — contain heavy metals at levels that exceed the maximum allowable dose. Just how dangerous is this to consumer health?

Heavy metals, including lead, found in many dark chocolate bars, research shows

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