A class-action lawsuit is being filed against popular candy maker Hershey over reports of its dark chocolate candies containing high levels of lead and cadmium.
Christopher Lazazzaro has filed the lawsuit, with claims of deceptive and misleading marketing done on behalf of Hershey. A study showed that their products do in fact contain unsafe levels of the dangerous metals and may pose a serious health risk to consumers. Lazazzaro is seeking $5 million in damages.
The CDC says that these metals can build up in the body over time, and may cause issues such as kidney disease, fragile bones, and even cancer. Consumer Reports testing found one ounce of Hershey’s Special Dark Mildly Sweet Chocolate contained 265% of the level of lead, and 30% of the level of cadmium that California classes as the maximum allowable dose.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
