DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Chocolate-maker Hershey is being sued over heavy metals in its dark chocolate bars.
A proposed class action lawsuit alleges The Hershey Co.y failed to disclose that there's lead and cadmium in some of its dark chocolates, including Lily’s brand which is owned by Hershey.
The suit comes weeks after a Consumer Reportsprobe revealed the dangerous metals in Hershey, Lindt, and Ghirardelli chocolates, as well as ones made by the likes of Trader Joe's, Beyond Good and Dove.
The National Confectioners Association released a statement following the study's release, giving the reasoning for the results of the probe: "An expert investigation conducted through our prior California Proposition 65 settlement concluded that cadmium and lead are present in cocoa and chocolate due to soil and that bean cleaning during processing cocoa beans reduces lead and cadmium in chocolate products."
"The products cited in this study are in compliance with strict quality and safety requirements, and the levels provided to us by Consumer Reports testing are well under the limits established by our settlement," the statement continued. "Food safety and product quality remain our highest priorities and we remain dedicated to being transparent and socially responsible."
Hershey has not immediately responded to the lawsuit, but previously said its products are in compliance with safety requirements.
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