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Product Review
Whole, Ground, and Milled Flaxseed Review
Caution: High Levels of Cadmium Found In Flaxseed Products

Product Review
Green Tea Review: Tea Bags, Loose Tea, Matcha Powders, and Supplements
Disturbing Findings for Some Major Brands of Green Tea. See the Test Results and Our Top Picks for Green Tea.

Product Review
Fruits, Veggies, and Other Greens Supplements Review (Including Spirulina and Chlorella)
Fruit and Veggie Supplements -- Find Out If They Are Worthwhile and See Our Test Findings

Product Review
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.

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What are the health benefits of stevia and other natural sweeteners? Are they safe?
Learn about the health benefits of stevia and other natural sweeteners and whether they are safe.

News Release
12/16/2022
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 ...
News Release
2/09/2022
Caution With Spirulina Supplements: ConsumerLab Tests Reveal Lead Contamination, Quality Concerns
White Plains, New York, February 9, 2022 — Problems were discovered in three out of four spirulina supplements recently tested by ConsumerLab. One product was found to be contaminated with lead, and two other products, which were tablets, failed to disintegrate within the expected time.
News Release
1/31/2019
Contamination Still an Issue in Some Greens and Whole Food Products, ConsumerLab Tests Reveal
White Plains, New York, January 31, 2019 — Powders and capsules containing ingredients such as wheat grass, spirulina, chlorella, and fruits and vegetables are a popular way to get vitamins, minerals and other plant-based nutrients, but past tests by ConsumerLab have found that these products ...
News Release
5/10/2018
Big Differences Found Among Green Teas -- ConsumerLab Tests Identify Best Green Tea in Bags, Matcha, Supplements, and Bottles --
White Plains, New York, May 10, 2018 — The benefits of green tea use are associated with the presence of natural polyphenols known as catechins, such as EGCG.
News Release
8/08/2016
ConsumerLab Finds Lead, Cadmium and Arsenic Contamination in Greens and Whole Foods Supplements
White Plains, New York, August 9, 2016 — Powders, pills and drinks made from ingredients like wheat grass, alfalfa, kelp, spirulina, chlorella, leafy vegetables and fruits are a popular choice for people looking to increase their intake of vitamins, minerals and other plant-based nutrients.
Recalls & Warnings
5/30/2015
Seller of Omega-3, Probiotics & SuperFoods Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On May 4, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to Dr. Dennis Black, LLC.