43% of tested US cocoa products exceeded safe heavy metal limits, posing risks to children and pregnant women.

43% of cocoa products tested in a US study contained high levels of dangerous heavy metals, exceeding safe limits. Researchers at The George Washington University tested 72 consumer cocoa products, including dark chocolate, over an eight-year period for contamination with lead, cadmium, and arsenic, which pose significant health hazards. This raises concerns for children and pregnant women who are particularly vulnerable to the health risks posed by toxic heavy metals.

July 25, 2024
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