Tag: Chocolate controversy

According to a 2023 investigation by Consumer Reports, the classic hot cocoa mix sold by Starbucks contained lead levels that exceeded the maximum allowable dose level used in their testing. The unsettling finding that Starbucks hot chocolate has lead in it, along with other popular brands, raised significant public concern about food safety and the ingredients in beloved treats.

In late 2022, a Consumer Reports study found two of Lindt's dark chocolate bars contained levels of lead and cadmium higher than what is considered safe for regular consumption, igniting a class-action lawsuit and public outcry. This, combined with persistent questions about child labor in its cocoa supply chain, has placed the premium chocolate brand at the center of significant ethical debates.