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Several companies that produce dark chocolate have high levels of lead and cadmium, confirmed by an independent consumer report published December 15, 2022. Trader Joe's is especially dangerous. The report uses the maximum levels allowed by California law because there is no federal limit.
There are multiple reasons for the heavy metals contained in these chocolates. Lead is naturally in cacao and must be removed when it is processed. For the companies listed, additional lead seems to accumulate on the shell of the beans from sources unknown between when they are picked and processed. Cadmium builds up in cacao trees the longer they live. These trees must be regularly cut down and replanted to avoid reaching toxic levels.
I am adding screenshots of the chocolate confirmed dangerous, and the chocolate confirmed safe.
There is a lot of pressure to have the greatest year ever. Don't get me wrong. Though it certainly didn't go as well as I had hoped, it's still great in many respects. Even when my hopes for the outcome were not realized. Establishing intentions and expectations is beneficial, in my opinion, as they can be our compass. Nevertheless, clinging to them too firmly can prevent us from really experiencing life as it is. It's our unpredictable nature that sustains us when reality falls short of our expectations, which happens most of the time. I discovered that when we fully embrace the unexpected, we may experience the most treasured experiences and insightful teachings.
Here’s to an even brighter 2024 to all of us!
“Life is what happens to us while we are making other plans.” ― Allen Saunders
"My mama always said, Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get." -Forrest Gump