Rating the Most Toxic Chocolate Brands
A recent analysis reveals you must choose your chocolate carefully to avoid exposure to toxic lead and cadmium. Dark chocolate has health benefits but may increase your risk.
STORY AT-A-GLANCE
Testing by Consumer Reports found one-third of chocolate products tested were high in heavy metals, and the percentage of contaminated products rose when it was dark chocolate
Of the 28 dark chocolate bars tested in 2022, only five had levels below 100% of the maximum allowable dose and only two had levels below 50%. In the 46 products t…
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