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Chocolate Maker Hershey Sued By NY Man Alleging 'Serious Health Risk' Chocolate Maker Hershey Sued By NY Man Alleging 'Serious Health Risk'
Chocolate Maker Hershey Sued By NY Man Alleging 'Serious Health Risk' A New York man is suing chocolate maker Hershey, alleging that the company’s dark chocolate products contain harmful levels of metals, the New York Post reports.  In a class-action lawsuit filed in federal court in Central Islip on Wednesday, Dec. 28, Nassau County resident Christopher Lazazzaro said he would not have bought, or would have paid less for, Hershey’s dark chocolate products had the company disclosed their metals content. The lawsuit mentions several Hershey brands that, according to a study from Consumer Reports, were found to contain potentially harmful levels of lead an…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Rise In Grocery Prices Prompted By Shortage Of Truck Drivers, New Report Says Rise In Grocery Prices Prompted By Shortage Of Truck Drivers, New Report Says
Rise In Grocery Prices Prompted By Shortage Of Truck Drivers, New Report Says A new report has shown a link between the rise in grocery costs and the national shortage of long-distance truck drivers, according to Supermarket News. The analysis, which was released Monday, Dec. 3 by Florida-based driver virtual simulation company Advanced Training Systems (ATS), demonstrated that higher freight costs and even ingredients costs are the culprits.  Several major food manufacturers have already announced their price hikes for the upcoming year, including Hershey, Nestle, Unilever, Mondelez, and Coca-Cola. John Kearney, CEO of ATS, said that the situation is some…

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by Valerie Musson