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Candy brands urged to reduce lead and cadmium in dark chocolate

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Consumer Reports has called on Hershey, Mondelez, Theo Chocolate and Trader Joe’s to reduce the amount of lead and cadmium in their dark chocolate products. Long-term exposure to these metals can cause immune system suppression, kidney damage and nervous system issues.

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