Consumer Reports finds ‘concerning’ lead levels in chocolate — calls on Hershey

Consumer Reports finds ‘concerning’ lead levels in chocolate — calls on Hershey

Consumer Reports said on Wednesday it had found “concerning” levels of lead and cadmium in a third of various chocolate products it tested recently, and called on Hershey to reduce the amounts of heavy metals in its chocolate. The non-profit consumer group said 16 of the 48 products from various makers that its scientists tested contained potentially … Read more

Peeps marshmallow candies contain known carcinogen: Consumer Reports

Peeps marshmallow candies contain known carcinogen: Consumer Reports

The Easter Bunny could be delivering a basketful of carcinogens this year, according to Consumer Reports. Multiple colors of the popular, bird-shaped Peeps marshmallow candies could cause cancer because they contain an artificial coloring called Red Dye No. 3, the consumer advocacy group claimed on Monday. “Parents should know that the purple and pink colored … Read more

Big Tech wants your kid to be its consumer, even if it harms them

Big Tech wants your kid to be its consumer, even if it harms them

There’s a scourge on our children and it’s called “kid tech.” These two words describe how companies freely market directly to young ones in our homes and schools with addictive games and videos designed to keep kids hooked. The numbers are staggering: Children ages 5 to 8 spent an average of three hours a day … Read more