A report in Consumer Reports in 2022 said they found lead and cadmium in several brands of dark chocolate. These heavy metals can cause serious health problems. So how do lead and cadmium get into dark chocolate? Toxicologist Michael J. DiBartolomeis, PhD, studied how these metals contaminate chocolate. The metals are found in cocoa solids, which are part of the cacao bean. The levels of cocoa solids in dark chocolate are higher than they are in milk chocolate, which is why dark chocolates have more problems with contamination. The heavy metals get into the cacao bean in different ways. Cadmium is usually in the beans already when they are harvested because the plants take up cadmium in the soil, which accumulates in the beans. But lead gets into the beans after they are … [Read more...]
Fudgeamentals Chocolate Fudge Bites Recalled For Walnuts
Fudgeamentals Chocolate Fudge Bites are being recalled because they may contain walnuts, or tree nuts, that are not declared on the label. Anyone who is allergic to walnuts or who has a severe sensitive to tree nuts could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with this issue. The recalling firm is Fudgeamentals of Melville, New York. One lot of the Fudgeamentals Chocolate Fudge Bites are included in this recall. The package may actually contain Chocolate Walnut Fudge Bites. The issue was discovered when one of the store employees discovered that the product containing walnuts was incorrectly labeled as Chocolate Fudge Bites. The candy is in a clear 8 ounce plastic container … [Read more...]