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Dark Chocolates, Cocoa & Cacao Powders, Nibs, and Supplements Review -- Sources of Flavanols
Is Your Chocolate or Cocoa Healthful or Toxic? Find the Best Dark Chocolate, Cocoa Powder and Cocoa Supplements Based On Our Tests.
Product Review
D-Mannose Supplements
Find out if D-mannose helps prevent urinary tract infections and how products compare.
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Digestive Enzyme Supplements Review
Big Differences in Strength Found Among Digestive Enzyme Supplements. CL Tests Reveal Which Are Best.
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Fish Oil, Krill Oil, and Algal Oil Omega-3 (DHA & EPA) Supplements Review
See Our Omega-3 Top Picks and Avoid Rancid Fish Oils.
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Magnesium Supplements Review (Including Calcium, Vitamins D & K, and Boron)
Find Out What Magnesium Does, Who Needs It, and Our Top Picks Among Supplements
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Protein Powders, Shakes, and Meal Replacements Review
Find Out Which Protein Products Passed or Failed Our Tests
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Vitamin D Supplements Review (Including Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin K, and Boron)
Find the Best Vitamin D Supplement and Avoid Problems
CL Answer
What is Pycnogenol, does it work, and is it the same as other pine bark extracts?
Learn more about Pycnogenol, including evidence from clinical studies on blood clots, osteoarthritis, cognition, vision, tinnitus, and the skin and safety.
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Which supplements help with Raynaud's phenomenon?
Raynaud's phenomenon may be helped by some supplements. Learn more about fish oil, Gingko biloba, and ginseng.
Recalls & Warnings
May 22, 2023
Hu Vanilla Crunch Dark Chocolate Bars Recalled Due to Allergen Risk
On May 18, 2023, Hu Products issued a voluntary recall of one lot of its Vanilla Crunch Dark Chocolate Bar because they may contain undeclared tree nuts (hazelnut, cashew, and/or almond).
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Which is the best mask to prevent COVID-19 and how do cloth, disposable, N95, and KN95 masks compare? How can I stop glasses from fogging?
See our Top Picks for masks. Learn how to make COVID-19 masks from materials at home that can be almost as effective as surgical mask and N-95 masks.
News Release
December 16, 2022
Is Your Chocolate or Cocoa Healthful or Toxic? ConsumerLab Finds Major Differences Among Products.
White Plains, New York, December 16, 2022 — Although dark chocolate and cocoa can be good sources of potentially heart-healthy, antioxidant flavanols, they can also be contaminated with toxic heavy metals such as cadmium and lead – and consumers can’t judge products from their labels.
CL Answer
Which ingredients should toothpastes and other dental products contain, and which should be avoided?
Learn about ingredients you want in your toothpaste, mouthwash and other dental products and which ingredients you may want to avoid.
Recalls & Warnings
October 12, 2020
Griffo Botanicals Warned for COVID-19 Claims
On October 7, 2020, the FDA issued a warning letter to Griffo Botanicals for selling various herbal products, including BaseCamp, Gan Mao, Febris, Fortifend, Xiao Chai Hu, HuBei #1, Qing Fei Pai Du, Solis, and WuHan #2, with unsupported claims that they can treat coronavirus ...
Recalls & Warnings
April 17, 2024
FDA Warns Lipari Foods for Mislabeled Walnuts, Other Violations
On April 9, 2024, the FDA issued a Warning Letter to Lipari Foods Operating Company, LLC following multiple complaints and subsequent product recalls in August and September of 2023, which found the company did not follow the requirements of Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP), Hazard ...
Recalls & Warnings
April 29, 2024
Longreen Reishi and Xlim Express Coffee Recalled Due to Undeclared Allergens
On April 18, 2024, BF Suma Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
May 09, 2024
Walnuts, Other Nuts, Pumpkin and Sunflower Seeds Recalled Due to Undeclared Allergens
On May 8, 2024, Texas Pecan recalled various lots of the company’s 1 lb. and 8 oz.
Recalls & Warnings
December 04, 2023
Manischewitz Dark Chocolate Coins Recalled Due to Undeclared Milk
On December 1, 2023, Manischewitz issued a recall of one lot of Manischewitz Dark Chocolate Coins because they contain undeclared milk. The recalled lot of coins are labeled as “dark chocolate,” but contain milk chocolate coins.
Recalls & Warnings
December 13, 2023
Bobo’s Peach Oat Bars Recalled Due to Undeclared Coconut
On December 9, 2023, Bobo’s issued a nationwide recall of multiple lots of Bobo’s Peach Oat Bars because they may contain undeclared coconut.
Recalls & Warnings
September 23, 2024
Lactaid Milk Recalled Due to Allergen
On September 20, 2024, HP Hood LLC voluntarily recalled five SKUs of refrigerated Lactaid Milk due to the product potentially containing trace amounts of almond, which is not declared on the label. No illness has been reported to date.
Recalls & Warnings
October 10, 2024
Seaweed Recalled Due to Allergen Risk
On October 10, 2024, Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. recalled its 3.52 oz packages of Shirakiku Korean Seasoned Seaweed.
Recalls & Warnings
January 24, 2013
Excessive Lead and Mercury Found In Chinese Herbal Supplements
On January 23, 2013, Health Canada warned consumers that certain batches of the Chinese dietary supplements [W.S.
Recalls & Warnings
July 03, 2018
FDA Warns Seller of Adulterated Chinese Herbal Supplements
On June 20, 2018, the FDA issued a warning letter to KPC Products, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
March 21, 2017
Twenty-one Sexual Enhancement Products Recalled
On March 7, 2017, A&H Focal Inc. issued a recall of the following sexual enhancement supplements because they were found to contain drugs such as sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil:
Recalls & Warnings
February 07, 2017
Seller of Chinese Herbal Products for Prostate, Menopause and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On January 23, 2017, the FDA issued a warning letter to Herbal Sciences International, Inc.
