All articles tagged with #lead levels
Originally Published 3 days ago — by Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports tested five popular chocolate protein powders and found all had low levels of lead, with most below safety concern thresholds, highlighting that safer manufacturing is possible despite industry-wide regulatory gaps and inconsistent heavy metal levels across products.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fortune
Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprungli is facing a US class action lawsuit over claims that its dark chocolate bars contain significant levels of lead, contradicting its marketing of "expertly crafted with the finest ingredients." The lawsuit follows a Consumer Reports article highlighting heavy metals in chocolate, including Lindt's. The company argued that its marketing claims are mere "puffery," but a US court dismissed this defense, allowing the lawsuit to proceed. Consumers allege they paid premium prices for what they believed to be high-quality, safe chocolate.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News
The FDA has identified a cinnamon processor in Ecuador, Carlos Aguilera, as the likely source of lead contamination in applesauce pouches that have been linked to over 400 cases of lead poisoning in the U.S. The investigation is ongoing, and the FDA has recalled WanaBana, Schnucks, and Weis cinnamon applesauce pouches. The FDA suspects that the lead poisoning could be intentional and is looking into other theories for the contamination. The CDC warns that young children are especially vulnerable to the serious long-term harms caused by lead poisoning.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS Pittsburgh
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has issued a warning about children's cups that have been recalled due to high levels of lead. The recalled cups include PandaEar, LAOION, and Green Sprouts stainless steel bottles and cups. The lead levels in these products exceeded the federal content ban. The recall affects specific models of these cups, and parents and caregivers are advised to contact their child's healthcare provider for a blood test if their child has used the recalled products. The Pennsylvania Department of Health has a toll-free lead information hotline for more information on lead poisoning prevention and resources.