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Heavy metal drink: Your favorite hot chocolate mix could contain high amounts of lead

Before you cozy up on the couch with a mug of your favorite hot chocolate, you might want to consider Consumer Report's latest list of powder mixes that contain high levels of metal. Last year, Consumer Reports found that many chocolate bars, including Hershey's, Theo, Trader Joe's, Hu and Godiva, had dangerous amounts of lead and cadmium. The magazine this year expanded its research to test ...
Hot chocolate is a perfect cool-weather treat, but you might want to consider Consumer Report's latest list of powder mixes that contain high levels of metal.

Before you cozy up on the couch with a mug of your favorite hot chocolate, you might want to consider Consumer Report's latest list of powder mixes that contain high levels of metal.

Last year, Consumer Reports found that many chocolate bars, including Hershey's, Theo, Trader Joe's, Hu and Godiva, had dangerous amounts of lead and cadmium.

The magazine this year to test six brands

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