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 ...

The Food and Drug Administration said in a pair of new health alerts that it has identified additional cinnamon products sold in the U.S. that were found to contain elevated levels of lead. In a Oct.

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, ...

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 ...