Organic and regular dark chocolate contaminated by lead and cadmium, study finds

Dark chocolate and similar cocoa products are contaminated with lead and cadmium, two neurotoxic metals that are linked to cancer and other illnesses, a new study found.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  HEALTH NEWS Jul 31, 2024 Organic and regular dark chocolate contaminated by lead and cadmium, study finds Dark chocolate and similar cocoa products are contaminated with lead and cadmium, two neurotoxic metals that are linked to cancer and other illnesses, a new study found. More » TOP STORIES Shingles vaccines may reduce dementia risk, two large new studies suggest » Infants' tongue-tie may be overdiagnosed and needlessly treated, American Academy of Pediatrics says » What to watch at 2024 Olympics: Katie Ledecky expected to win her 1st gold of Paris Games » Hamas' top political leader is killed in Iran by an alleged Israeli strike, threatening escalation » MORE STORIES Iowa teen with suspended license pulled over after speeding at 123 mph » Madison County Sheriff's Office struck by lighting » More storms developing through Iowa Wednesday » WATCH: Fugitive on the run for 30 years arrested in Iowa for no rear reflector on his bicycle » MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT If you'd like to receive some of our other email newsletters, you can tap or click the links below: Be among the first to receive National Breaking News or Local Breaking News as stories break. Catch up on the day's big stories with our Morning Headlines and Afternoon Digest newsletters. Receive our Daily Forecasts or get Severe Weather Alerts sent straight to your email inbox. Manage your email newsletter subscriptions » For the very latest information, download our free apps To ensure email delivery, add newsletters@e.kcci.com to your address book or safe senders list © 2024 Hearst Television Inc. 300 W 57th Street, New York NY 10019 Privacy Notice | Terms of Use | Unsubscribe