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Lead, Cadmium Found In Popular Dark Chocolate Brands — Are Yours Safe? Lead, Cadmium Found In Popular Dark Chocolate Brands — Are Yours Safe?
Lead, Cadmium Found In Popular Dark Chocolate Brands — Are Yours Safe? Lead and cadmium have been found in dozens of popular brands of dark chocolate, according to a new study from Consumer Reports. Was your favorite brand included? The test comprised 28 big- and small-name brands, from Hershey’s, Godiva, and Lindt to Trader Joe’s, Hu, and Lily’s. The base point in the study was the maximum allowable dose level (MADL) in California for the pair of metals — .5 micrograms for lead and 4.1 mcg for cadmium — in one ounce of each brand. “We used those levels because there are no federal limits for the amount of lead and cadmium most foods can contain, and CR’…

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by Valerie Musson
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Nationwide Recall Issued For Brand Of Blueberries Due To Levels Of Lead Nationwide Recall Issued For Brand Of Blueberries Due To Levels Of Lead
Nationwide Recall Issued For Brand Of Blueberries Due To Levels Of Lead A company has issued an urgent recall of blueberries sold in the United States due to the potential presence of lead levels above the FDA's recommended limits.  BrandStorm Inc. announced the recall of two lots of its Natierra Organic Freeze-Dried Blueberry pouches on Thursday, July 14. The company said the pouches were distributed in the US through retail and online stores.  As of the announcement, the company said it hadn't received any reports of adverse reactions linked to the recalled blueberries. The recall includes the following products: Lot 2021363-1, Best By Date…

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by Nicole Valinote