"Unacceptably high" levels of the cancer-causing chemical benzene have been discovered in a number of acne treatment products from several brands, including Reckitt Benckiser's Clearasil and Estée ...

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 ...

The level of lead identified is not likely to pose an immediate health risk. Elevated levels of lead have been found in 12 of 36 ground cinnamon products and spice blends, according to a Consumer ...

Among the 48 products Consumer Reports tested, lead and cadmium were detected in every single one. And 16 chocolate products contained heavy metals in amounts that exceeded levels of concern, the ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers to avoid several ground cinnamon products that have elevated levels of lead. While the products don't pose the same risk as the recalled ...

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, ...