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Dark chocolate is high in cadmium and lead. How much is safe to eat?

Consumer Reports health and food safety team tested 28 popular dark chocolate bar brands and found that all of them contained metals.
A new study by Consumer Reports confirms that most dark chocolate is contaminated by heavy metals lead and cadmium. (Courtesy of Consumer Reports)

Dark chocolate has long been called a “healthy candy” for its heart-healthy antioxidants and low in sugar. And that’s all true, but it doesn’t tell the full story.

A by Consumer Reports confirms what other groups and researchers have found: Most dark chocolate is contaminated by heavy metals. Consumer Reports’ health and food safety team tested and found that all of

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