A new report suggests lead and cadmium may be in some of your favorite chocolate chips, brownie mixes and more.
A new report suggests lead and cadmium may be in some of your favorite chocolate chips, brownie mixes and moreAmong the 48 products Consumer Reports tested, lead and cadmium were detected in every single one. And 16 chocolate products contained heavy metals in amounts that exceeded levels of concern, the report says. Previously, Consumer Reports found
Additionally, the Consumer Reports team decided these levels"were health-protective for people," Rogers says,"and in lieu of any federal levels, we felt that those are the best levels to use." Cadmium levels, while also concerning, were not as frequently above the Consumer Reports level of concern as lead levels were, Marsillach, who was not involved with the report, tells TODAY.com.
“Minerals such as lead and cadmium are present in the environment, and as a result, agricultural products such as cocoa, may contain these substances in very small amounts,” the statement continues. “We work with our suppliers on an ongoing basis to closely monitor and minimize the presence of these substances in our foods as much as possible. Food safety and quality remain our highest priority.”
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