U.S. cocoa products found in major grocery retailers may contain unsafe levels of lead.
A significant number of cocoa products, including chocolate, sold in the U.S. by retailers such as Whole Foods, Amazon and GNC may exceed safety guidelines for heavy metals, with organic options being the worst offenders.A new study published in Frontiers in Nutrition reveals that 43 percent of cocoa products studied exceeded the maximum allowable dose for lead, and 35 percent exceeded the limit for cadmium.
'We all love chocolate but it's important to indulge with moderation, as with other foods that contain heavy metals, including large fish like tuna and unwashed brown rice,' Leigh Frame, study author, director of integrative medicine and associate professor at George Washington, said in a statement.'While it's not practical to avoid heavy metals in your food entirely, you must be cautious of what you are eating and how much.
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