Is Ghirardelli chocolate safe to eat? Understanding heavy metals and consumer safety
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Following a 2022 Consumer Reports study that detected cadmium and lead in many dark chocolate products, including some from Ghirardelli, many people are asking: is Ghirardelli chocolate safe to eat? In short, while some Ghirardelli products were found to contain trace amounts of heavy metals, several were also identified as safer options, and the chocolate is widely considered safe for moderate consumption.