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Some chocolates contain high levels of heavy metals, study says
Summary by Ground News
Consumer Reports finds high levels of lead and cadmium in some chocolate products. The metals are linked to serious health problems. 16 of the 48 products tested contained potentially harmful levels of the metals. High exposure to lead can cause lung cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, while lead exposure can slow children's growth.