Lead and cadmium are in most of the dark chocolate we eat, Consumer Reports study finds [USA TODAY]
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Of 28 dark chocolate bars tested, all contained both metals, the study found. Of those, 18 were considered high in either lead or cadmium while five were high in both. No amount of either metal is considered safe to ingest. Eating just one ounce a day of the 23 bars containing high levels of lead and cadmium would put an adult over limits that public health officials say may be harmful for at least one of the heavy metals, the study found While dark chocolate lovers may be fretting over the news, it's not all bad. Here's everything you need to know about the latest research, what's being done about heavy metals in dark chocolate and how you can make safer choices in the meantime: What chocolate was tested? Consumer Reports tested big-name brands like Trader Joe's, Lindt, and Dove, as well as smaller ones like Alter Eco and Mast. The organization used California's maximum allowable dose levels of lead and cadmium because they're believed to be the most protective. The
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