The Facts Behind Accusations That Lindt Chocolate Contains Dangerous Heavy Metals

The Facts Behind Accusations That Lindt Chocolate Contains Dangerous Heavy Metals

For years, rumors have circulated that some Lindt dark chocolate bars contain unsafe levels of lead and cadmium.

In 2024, there was a certain stir in the media by the finding of heavy metals in the chocolate we consume and especially in bitter or black chocolate. The main producing companies were left in the spotlight. Why is there metal in the chocolate? The main metals found in the chocolate are cadmium and lead. On the other hand, cadmium is usually found in the soil, so it can be transferred to a cocoa tree that grows on it in a process of natural cont…