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Study Finds Chocolate Made from West African, Asian Cocoa Have Lowest Cadmium, Lead Levels

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Bailee Henderson
June 18, 2024

Researchers from Tulane University assessed the levels and risks of toxic metals in chocolates sold in the U.S., made from beans originating from different global regions.


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Consumer Reports Finds High Levels of Cadmium, Lead in One-Third of Chocolate Products

Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team
October 26, 2023

Building upon a December 2022 report on the levels of toxic heavy metals in dark chocolate, Consumer Reports recently published new findings about the contaminants in other kinds of chocolates, suggesting that one-third of chocolate products contain high levels of heavy metals.


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Study Finds Concerning Levels of Toxic Heavy Metals in Dark Chocolate

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Bailee Henderson
December 22, 2022

Recent research suggests a concerning overall presence of toxic heavy metals cadmium and lead among dark chocolate bars.


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New Recommendations for Reducing Cadmium, Lead in Cocoa

August 29, 2022

The National Confectioners Association and As You Sow have compiled recommendations based on findings from a three-year study that explored ways to reduce the presence of cadmium and lead in cocoa and chocolate.


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Contaminant Standards for Cocoa Exports

Jeffrey Mitchell
September 28, 2021

International standards for food contaminants must be based on sound science and food safety risks so as to not adversely impact access to global markets. 


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FDA releases results on sampling of dairy-free dark chocolate for milk allergen

October 1, 2020

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today released results from sampling of domestically manufactured dark chocolate bars and dark chocolate chips labeled as “dairy free” or with similar claims.


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Mellace Family Brands California Inc. (Johnvince Foods) recalls Wegmans Semi-Sweet Chocolate nonpareils, 18.5oz (1 lb 2.5oz) 524g due to undeclared milk allergen

May 18, 2020

MELLACE FAMILY BRANDS CALIFORNIA INC. (JOHNVINCE FOODS),located at 655 North River Road, Unit C, Warren Ohio 44483-2254, is recalling Wegmans Semi-Sweet Chocolate nonpareils, 18.5oz (1lb 2.5oz) 524g because it has undeclared MILK allergen on the retail label.


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Lindt & Sprüngli (USA) Inc. issues voluntary recall on undeclared milk and soy in one lot of Lindt Excellence 85% cocoa chocolate bars

March 23, 2020

Lindt & Sprüngli (USA) Inc. of Stratham, New Hampshire, is issuing a voluntary recall of one lot of its Lindt Excellence 85% Cocoa chocolate bars due to the bars being wrapped in the wrong packaging.


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Natural Grocers Issues Recall on Dark Chocolate Peanut Clusters

Natural Grocers issues recall on Dark Chocolate Peanut Clusters

February 26, 2020

Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., a Lakewood, Colorado-based natural grocery chain, is recalling Natural Grocers brand 8 ounce Peanut Clusters Dark Chocolate Non-GMO because the product contains undeclared almond and milk allergens.


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Moonstruck Chocolate Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in 3.1 oz. Praline Pecan & Ginger Element Bar in Dark Chocolate

Moonstruck Chocolate issues allergy alert on undeclared milk in 3.1 oz. Praline Pecan & Ginger Element Bar in dark chocolate

February 25, 2020

Moonstruck Chocolate Co. of Portland, Oregon is recalling 1,500 / 3.1 oz. Praline Pecan & Ginger Element Bar in Dark Chocolate, because it may contain undeclared milk.


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