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Consumer Reports finds ‘Concerning’ Level of Heavy Metals in Chocolate Products

October 26, 2023

GS Paper III Indian Economy

Context:

Consumer Reports, a US-based non-profit consumer group, has detected a “concerning” amount of lead and cadmium in a third of chocolate products it tested recently.

What are the impacts of heavy metals on health?

Heavy metal exposure can also lead to kidney damage, reproductive toxicity, respiratory problems, liver damage, anemia, and cancer.
Exposure to heavy metals can also have serious psychological effects, such as depression, anxiety, and irritability.
Lower IQ scores and cognitive deficits have been linked to exposure, particularly in children and pregnant women.
Studies have also associated heavy metal exposure with lowered attention span and increased impulsivity

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