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 ...

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, ...

Update: In response to reader questions, CR conducted heavy metal testing on five additional protein powders, from Clean Simple Eats, Equate, Premier Protein, Ritual, and Truvani. Much has changed ...

Corrections & Clarifications: Consumer Reports incorrectly named the baby formula with the highest lead levels in its testing. That product was Enfamil's Nutramigen. Most infant formulas tested by ...