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Are You Eating Toxic Chocolate? Lead Found in Trader Joe’s, Hershey’s and Other Chocolates
EcoWatch-March 26, 2016-Consumer health watchdog As You Sow released results Wednesday showing that 35 of 50 chocolate products tested, including chocolate bunnies and eggs, expose consumers to lead and cadmium above levels set by California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic … MORE
Is There Lead in Your Chocolate?
CNN – March 25, 2016 – It’s not something that will be listed among the ingredients, but chocolate contains some lead. Manufacturers say it’s trace amounts, and it makes its way into chocolate as a naturally occurring element that … MORE
RELEASE: Toxic Chocolate in Easter Bunnies, Eggs, and More
AS YOU SOW RELEASE – March 23, 2016 – Consumer health watchdog As You Sow released results today showing that 35 of 50 chocolate products tested, including chocolate bunnies and eggs, expose consumers to lead … MORE
Toxic Chocolate
If you have a sweet tooth, you may have read studies talking about the health benefits associated with eating moderate amounts of chocolate. But our research has found a potential health risk in popular chocolate products that’s been flying under the radar – some chocolate contains toxic metals like lead and cadmium. MORE
Soylent FAQs
Why should we worry about lead and cadmium? Does Soylent contain lead and cadmium? What is Proposition 65 and how is As You Sow enforcing it? Doesn’t the government protect us from chemicals like lead … MORE
RELEASE: As You Sow Files Notice of Legal Action Against Soylent Super Food
AS YOU SOW RELEASE – August 12, 2015 – As You Sow, a non-profit environmental-health watchdog, today filed a notice of intent to bring legal action against Soylent, a “meal replacement” powder recently featured in a … MORE
The Chocolate Problems of Valentine’s Day
GOOD MAGAZINE – Feb. 13, 2015 – Every Valentine’s Day, cuddly, cooing lovers exchange gifts of chocolate, a confection known for its association with love since the days of Montezuma, who would load up on … MORE
Warning Sounded on Heavy Metals in Chocolates
FAIR WARNING – Feb. 11, 2015 – Just in time for Valentine’s Day, news that may break a chocolate-lover’s heart: A consumer group is taking legal action against an array of major chocolate manufacturers and … MORE
Heavy Metal Valentine: Is There Lead in Your Chocolate?
CIVIL EATS – Feb. 11, 2015 – We’ve begun to expect unusual flavors like chili, salt, and lavender in chocolate. But there might be another surprising addition to your Valentine’s Day sweets: heavy metals.
How Much Lead is in Your Chocolate?
THE WASHINGTON POST – Feb. 11, 2015 – Just in time for Valentine’s Day, a California consumer health watchdog group filed legal notices Wednesday demanding that many of the big chocolate companies post warnings on … MORE
RELEASE: Toxic Chocolate Valentine Surprise
AS YOU SOW RELEASE – February 11, 2015 – Consumer health watchdog As You Sow filed notices of legal action today against Hershey’s, See’s Candies, and Mars. The notices allege violation of California’s Safe Drinking … MORE
Environmental Health News
Environmental Health News is an independent, nonprofit news organization founded in 2002.
Herbal Supplements
For several years, As You Sow has been researching and investigating traditional patent medicines, herbal remedies and dietary supplements to check for heavy metals (lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury) in violation of California’s Proposition 65. Of particular concern are herbs and other “medicinal” remedies imported from China and other developing countries where air and water pollution threaten to cause very serious heavy metal contamination problems.
RELEASE: Environmental Health Group Urges Governor to Prioritize Citizen’s Health by Strengthening California’s Environmental, Consumer Protection Law
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Prop 65 News
Prop 65 News is a publication focusing on regulatory, litigation and scientific developments in Proposition 65.
Prop 65 Clearinghouse
Prop65clearinghouse.com provides timely information and resources for the Proposition 65 community, including reports, customized research, conferences, and consulting services.
Office of the Attorney General for the State of California
The California Attorney General’s office enforces Proposition 65 as well as oversees the enforcement activity by private parties and other public agencies. The Attorney General’s website provides a database of notices of violations that have … MORE
Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
OEHHA maintains the list of chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm. OEHHA’s website provides information about the listing process, the current list of chemicals, and the regulations implementing … MORE
RELEASE: BPA Hazard Spurs Industry Innovation
AS YOU SOW RELEASE – October 21, 2010 – Major brand name companies including Hain Celestial, H.J. Heinz, ConAgra, and General Mills are taking a leadership role in responding to consumer market shifts as awareness … MORE
RELEASE: Toxic Toys – Investors Call on Toys R Us to Phase Out and Label
AS YOU SOW RELEASE – September 30, 2010 – A coalition of over 20 investors released an open letter to the investing community concerning Toys “R” Us’ sale of toxic polyvinyl chloride (PVC) toys. The … MORE
