Published 08/01/2024 1:41:00 a.m.

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

Dark chocolate and cocoa products contain lead and cadmium, which are linked to health issues such as cancer and developmental problems in children, according to a new study.
Despite growing on less contaminated land, organic dark chocolate had high levels of these metals, as stated in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition.
The study found that 43% of products tested exceeded lead thresholds and 35% exceeded cadmium levels established by California’s Proposition 65.

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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.

07/31/2024 7:00:04 a.m.·Atlanta, United States

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

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,…

07/31/2024 7:00:04 a.m.·Idaho Falls, United States

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

07/31/2024 7:00:04 a.m.·Colorado Springs, United States

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Many chocolate products contain toxic heavy metals, study warns

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

07/31/2024 7:00:00 a.m.·New York, United States

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

07/31/2024 7:00:04 a.m.·Panama City, United States

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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.

07/31/2024 7:10:53 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Many chocolate products contain toxic heavy metals, study warns

Many chocolate products contain toxic heavy metals, study warns

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

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

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

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