The Beet
A Port Townsend Food Co-op Blog
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More Information about what’s in our Chocolate!
Back in February we posted about the Consumer Report information about cadmium and lead in dark chocolate. We are now reporting back with an update from our manufacturers.
Cadmium and Lead in Dark Chocolate—How Dangerous?
Many of us have heard that Consumer Reports has tested dark chocolate bars sold in the US and found that most had higher levels of cadmium and lead than the maximum levels set by California.