The National Confectioners Association said in response that both chocolate and cocoa “are safe to eat and can be enjoyed as treats as they have been for centuries."
The National Confectioners Association said in response that both chocolate and cocoa “are safe to eat and can be enjoyed as treats as they have been for centuries."
Researchers at Consumer Reports found 16 of the 48 chocolates - or a third - had high levels of lead or cadmium. Every single one contained some of the metals.
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