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Consumer Reports Finds High Levels of Cadmium, Lead in One-Third of Chocolate Products

Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team
October 26, 2023

Building upon a December 2022 report on the levels of toxic heavy metals in dark chocolate, Consumer Reports recently published new findings about the contaminants in other kinds of chocolates, suggesting that one-third of chocolate products contain high levels of heavy metals.


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FDA Toxicology Study on Dietary Cadmium Exposure Cites Bone Demineralization, Kidney Damage

September 5, 2023

A U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) study has estimated a toxicological reference value (TRV) for oral cadmium exposure. TRVs are useful in the development of action levels for contaminants in foods like toxic heavy metals.


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USDA Grants MSU $611,000 to Research Heavy Metals Uptake in Food Crops, Identify Mitigation Strategies

August 24, 2023

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA’s NIFA) has granted a Michigan State University (MSU) research team $611,000 to explore the uptake of toxic heavy metals in food crops, with the goal of providing a guide containing mitigation strategies and decision-making resources for growers and policymakers.


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Study Finds That Children Aged 2–5 are Most Highly Exposed U.S. Population to Cadmium in Foods

July 19, 2023

In support of FDA's Closer to Zero initiative, researchers have conducted a risk assessment that estimates the U.S. population’s dietary exposure to cadmium. The study found children aged 6–24 months and 24–60 months to be the populations most highly exposed to cadmium, with concerning levels of exposure when compared to guidelines set by regulatory agencies.


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Effects of Toxic Heavy Metals on Cognition Vary Depending on Stage of Brain Development, Study Suggests

May 29, 2023

A recent study published in Food and Chemical Toxicology suggests that lead, cadmium, and mercury have varying negative effects on human brain development and cognition. 


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Study Finds Concerning Levels of Toxic Heavy Metals in Dark Chocolate

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Bailee Henderson
December 22, 2022

Recent research suggests a concerning overall presence of toxic heavy metals cadmium and lead among dark chocolate bars.


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New Recommendations for Reducing Cadmium, Lead in Cocoa

August 29, 2022

The National Confectioners Association and As You Sow have compiled recommendations based on findings from a three-year study that explored ways to reduce the presence of cadmium and lead in cocoa and chocolate.


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Total Diet Study for 2018–2020 Reveals That No Foods Exceed FDA Action Levels

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Bailee Henderson
July 15, 2022

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released its Total Diet Study Report for Fiscal Years 2018–2020.


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