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Lead Found in Top Brands
Tests that began in 2022 found lead and cadmium in chocolate products from major global brands: 23 of 28 samples exceeded Consumer Reports’ advisory levels of concern. This does not mean that poisoning was proven or that the products were unfit for sale. Lead is thought to reach cocoa beans after harvest, through dust and soil during open-air drying or during transport and processing, while cocoa trees may absorb cadmium from the soil. Over four years, companies such as Lindt and Hershey faced lawsuits over allegedly failing to disclose the presence of metals. However, court proceedings did not establish liability for all the companies, and some cases involved different substances or were dismissed. Studies indicate that potential risk depends on the concentration of the metals, the amount of chocolate consumed, and how often it is eaten. Findings from U.S. samples cannot be generalized to all products or markets.
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