A Personal Note from Tamara Rubin – March 13, 2025

Today, I want to share the results of recent laboratory testing on a particular white chocolate product, which has been a personal favorite of mine in the past. The findings are disappointing, especially considering my high standards for safety and my extensive scientific understanding of heavy metal toxicity, particularly Lead. While the Lead levels detected in this product are classified as very low, my ethical commitment to avoiding any sources of Lead contamination leads me to recommend caution. I am actively seeking a safer, organic white chocolate alternative, as I have always enjoyed white chocolate and believe it is possible to find or create products with minimal or no heavy metal contamination.

This specific product, Green & Black’s Organic White Chocolate, tested relatively clean from a heavy metals perspective, and the full lab report is linked below. Consumers might consider choosing this product even with the trace amounts of Lead detected, especially if they plan to dilute it by combining it with foods that tested non-detect for heavy metals—such as organic dairy milk for making white chocolate drinks, or organic Einkorn flour for baking cookies, which we have found to be safer options. An important note is that this white chocolate contains tiny, solid brown specks of organic Madagascar vanilla throughout, which distinguishes it from other white chocolates tested. It’s plausible that the dried, ground vanilla spice might be contributing to the Lead presence, as spices are often contaminated with Lead during processing.

• As always, it’s crucial to remember that all federal agencies agree there is no safe level of Lead exposure, especially for vulnerable groups like pregnant women and children.
• Serving size does not mitigate the risk when dealing with toxic heavy metals like Lead, Cadmium, and Mercury.
• Heavy metals such as Lead bioaccumulate in the human body over time, making chronic exposure particularly dangerous.
• Food-based ingestion of Lead presents a serious health concern that warrants attention and precaution.

To view the complete lab report, scroll to the bottom of this article. It’s important to note that the levels of toxicants detected are fully legal according to current standards. However, legality does not equate to safety, especially for children and pregnant women. Most regulatory thresholds are designed more to shield corporations from liability rather than to ensure consumer safety. For a comprehensive understanding, I recommend watching our documentary film linked on the site.

If you’re interested in learning about detox protocols to support your family’s health after discovering this information, I’ve written an article about it, which you can access through this link. Be aware that many detox products and protocols on the market are ineffective or potentially hazardous, and often do not reduce heavy metal burden as advertised—some may even increase exposure.

Access the full lab report for this product below.

For healthier food, supplement, and cosmetic options—including toothpaste—we maintain curated lists on our dedicated testing landing page. These lists are constantly updated with products that have tested non-detect for heavy metals in independent, third-party laboratories. You can find our safer snack options list here. The most recent comprehensive list of 50 lab-tested safer foods, cosmetics, and supplements is available through this link. This page also hosts all lab reports from our independent testing since March 2024 and is always accessible via the pinned menu graphic at the top of every page on our website.

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Tamara Rubin is a dedicated advocate for childhood Lead poisoning prevention, a documentary filmmaker, and a mother whose own children suffered from Lead poisoning—two of her four sons were acutely affected in 2005. She leads Lead Safe Mama, LLC, a unique community-driven, woman-owned small business focused on ensuring consumer goods safety and reducing Lead exposure.

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Expanded List of Safe, Lab-Tested Products (Foods, Supplements, Cosmetics)

Below is an evolving catalog of items that have tested non-detect for Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, and Arsenic via independent, third-party laboratories. The detection limits for each test are noted in the full lab reports, which are accessible by searching the brand name on our website. Flavors and variants not tested or that tested differently are indicated accordingly.

Updated March 2, 2025 – Now 52 Products:

1. Baby Food – 1: Little Spoon Kale, Carrot + Pear BabyBlends
2. Baby Food – 2: Little Spoon Butternut Squash + Blueberry BabyBlends
3. Baby Food – 3: Little Spoon Sweet Potato BabyBlends
4. Baby Food – 4: Little Spoon Sweet Potato + Carrot BabyBlends
5. Baby Food – 5: Little Spoon Banana + Pitaya BabyBlends
6. Beverage – 1: Honest Kids Organic Appley Ever After Apple Juice Drink: Amazon Link
7. Beverage – 2: Olipop Grape Tonic: Amazon Link
8. Breakfast – 1: Nature’s Path Envirokidz Organic Panda Puffs: Amazon Link
9. Breakfast – 2: One Degree Organic Gluten-Free Sprouted Rolled Oats (Canada): Amazon Link
10. Candy: Lindt White Chocolate Bar (Made in USA, New Hampshire): Amazon Link
11. Candy: Cavendish & Harvey Wild Berry Drops, non-organic (Germany): Amazon Link
12. Coffee & Tea – 1: Chameleon Handcrafted Organic Cold Brew Concentrate: Amazon Link
13. Coffee & Tea – 2: Tao of Tea Organic Genmaicha (Japan, Portland-based seller): Amazon Link
14. Coffee & Tea – 3: Califia Farms Almond Latte Cold Brew (XX Espresso): Amazon Link
15. Coffee & Tea – 4: Death Wish Organic Espresso Roast Ground Coffee (Multi-origin): Amazon Link
16. Coffee Creamer – Plant-Based: Laird Superfood Coconut Creamer: Amazon Link
17. Coffee Creamer – Dairy: Organic Valley Grassmilk Half and Half: Amazon Link
18. Dairy & Cheese: Babybel Mini Original Snack Cheese: Amazon Link
19. Fruit Snack – 1: GoGo Squeez Organic Apple Sauce Pouch: Amazon Link
20. Fruit Snack – 2: Kirkland Organic Apple Sauce Pouch (Costco): Amazon Link
21. Fruit Snack – 3: Pure Organic Layered Fruit Bars (Strawberry Banana): Amazon Link
22. Fruit Snack – 4: Once Upon A Farm Dairy-Free Fruit Smoothie (Strawberry Banana Swirl): Amazon Link
23. Fruit Snack – 5: Pure Organic Layered Fruit Bars (Raspberry Lemonade): Amazon Link
24. Infant Formula – 1: Bobbie Organic Gentle Infant Formula (Pink & White Can): Amazon Link
25. Infant Formula – 2: Bobbie Organic Infant Formula (Green & White Can): Amazon Link
26. Infant Formula – 3: Bobbie Grass-Fed Milk-Based Powder (Green Can): Amazon Link
27. Infant Formula – 4: ByHeart Infant Formula (US-made, non-organic): Amazon Link
28. Infant Formula – 5: HiPP Bio Combiotik Infant Formula (Stage 1): Amazon Link
29. Infant Formula – 6: HiPP HA Stage PRE (0+ Months): Amazon Link
30. Infant Formula – 7: Holle Bio Goat Stage 2 Infant Formula (European, organic): Amazon Link
31. Infant Formula – 8: Kendamil Goat Infant Formula (non-organic): Available at Target
32. Infant Formula – 9: Kendamil Organic Follow-On Milk (European, Cow Milk): Not available on Amazon
33. Infant Formula – 10: Kendamil Whole Milk Infant Formula (Europe, pink can): Available at Target
34. Infant Formula – 11: Kendamil Organic Infant Formula (Cow Milk): Available at Target
35. Ingredient – 1: Jacobsen’s Sea Salt (Oregon, USA): Amazon Link
36. Ingredient – 2: Jovial Organic Einkorn Flour (Italy): Amazon Link
37. Ingredient – 3: Costco Kirkland Organic Hemp Seeds: Amazon Link
38. Ingredient – 4: Navitas Organic Gluten-Free Chia Seeds (Mexico): Amazon Link
39. Ingredient – 5: Napa Valley Naturals Organic Red Wine Vinegar (California): Amazon Link
40. Ingredient – 6 (Beans): Jovial Organic Chickpeas (Italy): Amazon Link
41. Oil – 1: Chosen Foods 100% Avocado Oil (not organic): Amazon Link
42. Oil – 2: Dr. Adorable’s Organic Perilla Seed Oil (Korea): Amazon Link
43. Oil – 3: Dr. Bronner’s Regenerative Organic Coconut Oil: Amazon Link
44. Plant-Based Milk – 1: Kiki Milk Organic Plant-Based Milk (original flavor): Amazon Link
45. Plant-Based Milk – 2: West Soy Unflavored Unsweetened Organic Soy Milk: Amazon Link
46. Supplement – 1: Baby Ddrops Organic Vitamin D3 for Babies: Amazon Link
47. Supplement – 2: Doctor’s Best Vitamin C with Q-C: Amazon Link
48. Supplement – 3: Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Fish Oil: Amazon Link
49. Supplement – 4: Mary Ruth’s Organic Toddler Multivitamin with Iron: Amazon Link
50. Supplement – 5: Pendulum Metabolic Daily Dietary Support: Amazon Link
51. Cosmetic – 1: Kora Organics Noni Face Oil: Amazon Link
52. Toothpaste – 2: Fluoride-free Orajel Kids Training Toothpaste (Natural Berry Fruity Flavor, Elmo Sesame Street Packaging): Amazon Link

For detailed lab reports on all tested foods and supplements, visit here. Stay tuned for more updates and new product tests!

Additional Notes: Trace Arsenic Testing

We have identified five products that contain trace levels of Arsenic—levels considered safe by all standards and detection limits specified in their lab reports. These include:

1. Kendamil Goat Toddler Milk (non-organic): Available at Target or online retailers of European formulas.
2. That’s It Apple Cherry Bars (non-organic): Amazon Link
3. Chosen Foods Avocado Oil (organic): Amazon Link
4. Now Sunflower Lecithin (non-organic): Amazon Link
5. WishGarden Immune Boost Seasonal Rescue (for pregnancy): Amazon Link

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Full Lab Report for the Product Shown Above

Access the detailed laboratory analysis for the specific white chocolate product featured in the images and links above, ensuring transparency and informed choices for consumers concerned about heavy metals and toxic substances.