Dark chocolate heavy metals: a nutritionist's concerns, context, advice for indulging | UW Medicine

UW Medicine dietitian-nutritionist Judy Simon reacts to a recent Consumer Reports study that found heavy metals lead and cadmium in many popular dark chocolate bars. She thinks the treat is still safe to enjoy as an occasional indulgence, but it's important to know about environmental contaminants in our food.
0:01 Reaction to Consumer Reports study findings
0:21 About heavy metals lead and cadmium
0:56 Should I adjust my dark chocolate intake?
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Related links:
UW Medicine Newsroom Resource:
newsroom.uw.edu/resource/nutr...
Consumer Reports study:
www.consumerreports.org/healt...
Environmental contaminants in food fact sheet (U.S. Food and Drug Administration):
www.fda.gov/food/chemical-con...
Lead and cadmium toxicity, risk levels (California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment):
oehha.ca.gov/chemicals/lead-a...
oehha.ca.gov/chemicals/cadmium