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Lead in Brazilian chocolates not good for kids

Lead and cadmium in Brazilian chocolate not good for health

Past studies have shown that crops can take up lead and cadmium - two naturally occurring metals. Lead can cause abdominal pain, headaches and anemia in adults. In children, it can cause behavioural changes and language delay, among other problems. Cadmium can cause damage to several organs. It also has estrogen-like effects and disrupts some hormones.