California Residents
⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to cadmium, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Estimated Cadmium Content:
~20.5 µg per serving.
~0.73 PPM
For Context
This means eating 200 servings per day (32,000 calories), every day, for years to potentially have an observable effect on reproductive health.
Other Governmental Bodies Differ Significantly from California
For 100 lb. person (increase proportionally for higher weight), other entities recommend limiting daily intake to:
38 µg daily - WHO (World Health Organization);
45 µg daily - EPA (Environmental Protection Agency);
0.80 PPM for > 50% total dry cocoa solids - EFSA (European Food Safety Authority)
For More Information
Please visit our FAQs if you are interested in learning more about cadmium in cacao.
Estimated Cadmium Content:
~20.5 µg per serving.
~0.73 PPM
For Context
This means eating 200 servings per day (32,000 calories), every day, for years to potentially have an observable effect on reproductive health.
Other Governmental Bodies Differ Significantly from California
For 100 lb. person (increase proportionally for higher weight), other entities recommend limiting daily intake to:
38 µg daily - WHO (World Health Organization);
45 µg daily - EPA (Environmental Protection Agency);
0.80 PPM for > 50% total dry cocoa solids - EFSA (European Food Safety Authority)
For More Information
Please visit our FAQs if you are interested in learning more about cadmium in cacao.