Question 1

Just got 2nd bag.  now i see a warning on the bag about cadmium.the company needs to address this concern immediately. what are the facts?

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Our Organic Cacao is non alkalized.  The cacao powder contains cadmium. The cadmium is a naturally occurring metal that is found in the soil. The label on the back of Cacao bag is due to Prop 65 that is a California exclusive. Our products are well below the standards for the FDA.  It is safe to consume but we are required to put the warning, please visit https://www.betterbodyfoods.com/prop-65-warning-betterbody-foods-product/ for more information.

Question 2

What is the level of heavy metals in this product?

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USA Today has an article dated 1/6/2023 that states that Trader Joe's is being sued. The suit alleges that the company misled consumers by failing to disclose on packaging that the select dark chocolate products contain lead and cadmium.

Question 3

Is this Fair Trade certified? Thanks.

Accepted Answer

Pulled  the pack and there is No fair trade certification

Question 4

Any heavy metals in it?

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All cacao has cadmium in it. It is absorbed from the soil, even if it is farmed organically, due to natural cadmium content in the soil. The only question is how much cadmium is in the particular brand, not whether it has any. They ALL do, and there is no way around it, since it is not due to methods of farming or pesticide usage, and there is no way for cadmium to be removed from the beans once they are harvested either. What the fear-mongers doen't tell you is that cadmium is narurally present in practically everything you eat - , including fish, meat, grains, fruits, and vegetables - foods consumed daily, in larger quantities, and that are more affected by cadmium contamination than chocolate is,. According to experts who have studied this issue, the worst brands for cadmium in cocoa average 1 microgram per gram of cocoa powder. While this does exceed the WHO's recommendation to stay under 0.3 micrograms, you could safely have 5 tablespoons of pure cocoa powder every day before the trace levels of cadmium become an issue.

ASIN	B01IPZUZW4
ASIN	B01IPZUZW4
Age Range Description	All Ages
Allergen Information	Gluten Free, Peanut Free
Best Sellers Rank	#2,058 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #5 in Baking Cocoa
Brand Name	BetterBody Foods
Color	Brown
Container Type	Bag
Cuisine	North American
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (19,608)
Diet Type	Kosher
Flavor	Cocoa
Global Trade Identification Number	00897922002928
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Form	Powder
Item Weight	16 Ounces
Item model number	127985
Manufacturer	Better Body Foods
Manufacturer	Better Body Foods
Model Number	127985
Number of Items	1
Number of Pieces	1
Part Number	757183934638
Product Dimensions	9.6 x 1.1 x 8 inches; 1 Pounds
Protein	1 Grams
Size	16 Ounce (Pack of 1)
Specialty	Gluten Free
Sweetness Description	chocolatey
UPC	897922002928
UPC	897922002928
Unit Count	16.0 Ounce
Units	16.0 Ounce

BetterBody Foods Organic Cacao Powder, Rich Chocolate Flavor, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Cocoa, 16 ounce, 1 lb bag

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