webfact Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 18 brands of chocolate products on sale in markets tainted with lead and cadmium By Chalarntorn Yothasmutra BANGKOK: -- Eighteen brands of dark chocolate and other chocolate products on sale in supermarkets in Thailand were found to be tainted with lead and cadmium although the amounts of the two toxic substances detected are within the set standards, said Ms Saree Ongsomwang, secretary of the Foundation for Consumers, on Wednesday. The above results came from laboratory tests conducted by the testing centre of Chalard Sue magazine of the Foundation for Consumers of random samples of 10 brands of dark chocolate products and nine brands of other chocolate products collected during August-September. The ten brands of dark chocolate products which were tested with cadmium substance include Lotte Ghana Black Chocolate Extra Cocoa, Beryl’s Almond, United Almond White & Dark Chocolate, Lotte Ghana Extra Cacoa Black, Morinaga Dars Dark Chocolate, Nestle Kitkat Chocolate, Noble Time, Ferrero Rocher Chocolate mixed with Hazelnut; TwinChoc Heart and Her’s Way Dairy Milk. Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/18-brands-chocolate-products-sale-markets-tainted-lead-cadmium/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2017-10-04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadbury Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Just now, webfact said: the amounts of the two toxic substances detected are within the set standards So if the chocolates are within the set (EU) health standards then what is the point. To quote: "Since there is no set standard for chocolate products in Thailand, she suggested that Thailand adopts the standard of the EU regarding cadmium which will come into force in the next two years". So if Thailand has no standards for chocolate what is she implying apart from muddying the names of respected manufacturers? Anyway they will adopt the EU standards in two years time. Can't rush these things! Thai bureaucracy at it's finest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokyoblond Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Did I miss something here? The "amounts of the two toxic substances detected are within the set standards". Doesn't that mean that there is no story? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyNets Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 And no Thai company listed of course, Thailand the hub of monopolies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lingba Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 The fact that toxic anything is even allowed regardless of the level is ridiculous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyNets Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 On the other hand, Somchai’s Delicious Delight (the SDD chocolate company) passed all tests and had the added benefit of curing Ebola. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thian Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 12 minutes ago, tokyoblond said: Did I miss something here? The "amounts of the two toxic substances detected are within the set standards". Doesn't that mean that there is no story? The probably mean within the Thai standards...but it shouldn't be in chocolate at all me thinks... Luckily we only eat the cheapest chocolate and that wasn't in the list....it's from IKEA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokyoblond Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 (edited) From health.com The National Confectioners Association told CNN that "Some minerals—like cadmium and lead—are found naturally in many foods, including seafood, peanuts, potatoes, grains, leafy vegetables and—sometimes—cocoa beans. Cocoa-based foods are consumed in small amounts and are not a major source of these minerals in the diet." And from Hershey (sorry - can't stand their chocolate!) "All foods that are grown in nature contain small amounts of elements/minerals, such as cadmium and lead, which occur naturally in all soils because they are found in the Earth’s crust.” In other words, this is a non-story. Edited October 4, 2017 by tokyoblond formatting was strike through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 The truth is out. A KitKat puts lead in your pencil. A tasty alternative to those blue tablets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeneeds Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Now doI walk past the temptation chocolate bar in the 7 11 with just a glance and keep walking, not a chance, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcab Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 I wonder if the chocolate manufacturers will launch multiple criminal defamation suits as they believe the speaker in the OP has caused damage to their reputation that resulted in a loss of profit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmitch Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Maybe the Thai brands should have some of the aforementioned chemicals added. Perhaps it might make them actually taste like chocolate! There's definitely something missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphod reborn Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Trying to push higher-quality imported chocolate out of the market, as the Thai consumers now realize Thai-manufactured chocolate is nothing more than sugar and artificial chocolate substitute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer90210 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Chocolates seem similar to watches and currency....stick to Swiss Made © !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Cadmium and lead, no wonder chocolate is so expensive here, which is a good thing for me,as if the price was reasonable I would eat too much, the only reason that names of the products were published was because none are ThaI. regards worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fforest1 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Lead and Cadmium drool drool sound delicious.. But Arsenic is the really tasty stuff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrules Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 1 hour ago, blackcab said: I wonder if the chocolate manufacturers will launch multiple criminal defamation suits as they believe the speaker in the OP has caused damage to their reputation that resulted in a loss of profit? I certainly hope so, bash them with their own crazy laws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney earl Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 There is no mention of M S G !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattaya28 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 What about all the toxic pesticides on vegetables and fruit grown in Thailand ? Oh I forgot. That one is buried under the carpet with 99% of everything else. Thailand, the hub of "turning a blind eye". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XJ650 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 2 hours ago, Lingba said: The fact that toxic anything is even allowed regardless of the level is ridiculous That are the EU-rules. They are not set to protect the consumers, only to protect the producers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansnl Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 1 hour ago, observer90210 said: Chocolates seem similar to watches and currency....stick to Swiss Made © !!!! Which Swiss made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 (edited) 14 minutes ago, hansnl said: Which Swiss made? Edited October 4, 2017 by ratcatcher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiman123 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 This might explain the “Big Chocolate” SALE today at Tops Supermarket....as I walked by what a deal 33 baht for a package...”They knew in advance”. Screw the customer...I’m taking em back tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobz Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 All chocolate I've had from 7/11 in thailand either tastes like cardboard or candle wax... Except hersheys. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henricus Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 now i know, With these ingredients does it taste as good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 14 minutes ago, hansnl said: Which Swiss made? Essential part of my daily diet 110(!) Baht, promotion 99. Cost 84 until two years or so . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 16 minutes ago, hansnl said: Which Swiss made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiman123 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Uuimh big sale today on chocolates at Tops....they knew in advance...move it fast. Whoa I’m taking it back tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xerostar Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 These two sound a bit dodgy .. Lotte Ghana Black Chocolate Extra Cocoa Lotte Ghana Extra Cacoa Black I wonder if Nigeria makes chocolate too ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiman123 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 This site is a trip....I’ve tried to post two times where I bought this chocolate today at a big sale at a famous grocery store but they keep deleting my post....what a place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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