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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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Lucky Charms Making People Sick? Feds Investigating Lucky Charms Making People Sick? Feds Investigating
Lucky Charms Making People Sick? Feds Investigating The United States Food and Drug Administration is investigating reports from consumers who say they got sick after eating Lucky Charms. The website IWasPoisoned.com reported that food poisoning reports stemming from the popular General Mills cereal brand began trending on its website beginning in late 2021, and it has received hundreds of reports of people saying they fell sick after eating the product. Many of the reports include symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting. FDA officials told Consumer Reports that the agency is aware of and "looking into" the matter and may initiate i…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Unsafe Levels Of Toxic Chemicals Found In Packaging At 8 Fast Food Chains: Study Unsafe Levels Of Toxic Chemicals Found In Packaging At 8 Fast Food Chains: Study
Unsafe Levels Of Toxic Chemicals Found In Packaging At 8 Fast Food Chains: Study Toxic chemicals known as "forever chemicals" have been found in food packaging used by eight fast-food chains, according to a new study by Consumer Reports. The PFAs commonly found in non-stick pans and waterproof gear are also in food packaging that keep fatty and oily liquids from leaking through, often used by fast-food joints. Exposure to PFAs have been proven to cause a suppressed immune system, lower birth weight and increased risk for some cancers, Consumer Reports says. This is problematic for food chains using the packaging because the chemicals seep into the food and are ingested …

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by Cecilia Levine
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FDA IDs Source Of Tainted Romaine That Caused E. Coli Scare FDA IDs Source Of Tainted Romaine That Caused E. Coli Scare
FDA IDs Source Of Tainted Romaine That Caused E. Coli Scare Federal investigators have linked an E. coli outbreak contaminating romaine lettuce that has sickened nearly 100 people over 22 states - including in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut - to an Arizona farm. For weeks, consumers have been warned by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have advised residents to avoid romaine lettuce when shopping, as 98 people fell ill following an E. coli outbreak that was first reported in March. The FDA announced that Harrison Farms in Yuma has been identified as the potential source of the outbreak. “The CDC and FDA are continuing to advise c…

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by Zak Failla
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New Update On Romaine Lettuce E. Coli Outbreak Issued By CDC New Update On Romaine Lettuce E. Coli Outbreak Issued By CDC
New Update On Romaine Lettuce E. Coli Outbreak Issued By CDC Consumers are being reminded to avoid romaine lettuce in the produce aisle as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues collecting information about an E. coli outbreak that could make people sick. Dozens have been sickened in recent weeks, including patients in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, according to the CDC, which reported that the contamination outbreak stems from the Yuma, Arizona growing region. The CDC has suggested that consumers should not sell any romaine lettuce that was grown in that area, including whole heads and hearts of romaine, chopped romaine and …

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by Zak Failla