Dark chocolate has been contaminated with the heavy metals lead and cadmium for years, according to a study published today in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition. Between 2014 and 2022 ...

Attention chocoholics: Your favorite candies may be contaminated with lead and other heavy metals known to cause long-term health problems. A new study found dozens of popular chocolates made in ...

Lead and cadmium found, but no arsenic The new study analyzed 72 consumer cocoa products for levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic. Compared with prior studies, which have looked at heavy metals in ...

Your dark chocolate may be hiding an even darker secret. It's known to contain two heavy metals — cadmium and lead — that can ...

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 ...