Heavy Metals

Hu Organic Simple Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa Bars Lead Content Class Action

This class action springs from testing of dark chocolates done by Consumer Reports that uncovered concerning levels of lead and cadmium in certain dark chocolate bars. It brings suit against Hu Products, LLC, Hu Master Holdings, LLC, and Mondelez International, Inc., alleging that Hu’s Organic Simple Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa bars contain excessive amounts of  Read more

Lindt Excellence Dark Chocolate Bars Levels of Lead and Cadmium Class Action

Is dark chocolate healthier than milk chocolate? Many people believe so, but the complaint for this class action alleges that certain dark chocolate bars made by Lindt & Sprüngli (USA), Inc. may be detrimental for health because they contain concerning amounts of lead and cadmium. These include the Lindt Excellence Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa bar  Read more

Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Bars Lead and Cadmium Content Class Action

Many people believe that dark chocolate is a healthier choice than other sweets, but the complaint for this class action says that a recent testing of twenty-eight dark chocolate bars by Consumer Reports shows concerning levels of lead and cadmium in some of them. The complaint brings suit against Trader Joe’s Company for the heavy  Read more

Godiva Dark Chocolate Contains Concerning Levels of Lead Class Action

This class action is based on a December 2022 Consumer Reports testing of products that revealed that certain dark chocolates contain concerning levels of heavy metals. The complaint for this class action alleges that high levels of lead were found in a chocolate bar product from Godiva Chocolatier, Inc., the Godiva Signature 72% Cacao Dark  Read more

Lindt & Sprüngli Lead and Cadmium in Dark Chocolate Bars Class Action

Is dark chocolate healthier than milk chocolate? Not in the case of some chocolate bars, says this class action against Lindt & Sprüngli (North America), Inc. The complaint refers to recent testing by Consumer Reports of the company’s Excellence Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa bar and Excellence Dark Chocolate 85% Cocoa bar, which claims that “eating  Read more

Godiva Dark Chocolate Concerning Levels of Lead Class Action

Many consumers believe that dark chocolate is healthier than milk chocolate. But the complaint for this class action is suing Godiva Chocolatier, Inc., claiming that, according to recent Consumer Reports findings, the Godiva Signature Dark Chocolate 72% Cacao bar contains concerning levels of lead, and quoting the report as saying that “eating just an ounce  Read more

Some Tylenol Products Contain Titanium Dioxide Class Action

Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. (J&J) has been selling Tylenol pain products since 1955. But the complaint alleges that some Tylenol products contain titanium dioxide (TiO2), which the complaint says is a heavy metal that is used to color the pills bright white. The complaint contends that TiO2 can accumulate in the body and that  Read more

Happy Belly Spices Heavy Metal Content Class Action

Amazon.com, Inc. began selling its Happy Belly brand in 2016, claims the complaint for this class action, beginning with snacks and later expanding to other grocery items, including spices. The complaint also claims that the spices, including but not limited to ground thyme, contain heavy metals, such as arsenic, cadmium, and lead, “at levels above  Read more

Similac Baby Formula Heavy Metal Content Class Action

A number of class actions have recently been filed against Abbott Laboratories, alleging that certain bacteria have been found in its infant formulas. This class action is about Abbott’s Similac formula, but the allegations are different. The complaint alleges that heavy metals, including arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury, have been found in Similac.  Read more

Spice Islands, Tone’s Spices Heavy Metals Content Class Action

B&G Foods, Inc. offers herbs and spices under the brand names Spice Islands and Tone’s. But the complaint for this class action alleges that some of those herbs and spices have been found to contain substances such as arsenic, cadmium, and lead. The complaint claims that B&G does not warn consumers that its herbs and  Read more