High levels of lead were found in 12 brands of cinnamon powder and multi-spice powders, according to testing released Thursday by Consumer Reports, a nonprofit that helps consumers evaluate goods and ...
With the holiday season approaching, many of us will be indulging in a favorite treat: chocolate. Yet despite dark chocolate’s reputation as a healthier sweet, it can also be contaminated with lead ...
Some of your favorite sweet treats may contain heavy metals, a new report warns. The report, published Oct. 25, 2023, in Consumer Reports, found heavy metals — lead and cadmium — in chocolate chips, ...
Update: In response to reader questions, CR conducted heavy metal testing on five additional protein powders, from Clean Simple Eats, Equate, Premier Protein, Ritual, and Truvani. Much has changed ...
A new California law requires baby food manufacturers to test their products monthly for heavy metals and disclose the results. A QR code that takes consumers to a website detailing concentrations of ...
Results showed only 6 products had elevated levels of benzene and more than 90% of tested products had undetectable or extremely low levels of benzene. Certain over-the-counter (OTC) acne products ...
Several popular face care products have been recalled over elevated levels of benzene, a possibly carcinogenic chemical. The Food and Drug Administration recall alert was issued earlier this week, ...