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Comment Why lead? (Score 1) 114

At least in the case of chocolate, it makes sense that a certain amount of lead and cadmium might be in cocoa (making concentrations high in 70% or higher dark chocolate). The root systems of cacao trees can pull it out of the soil. Lead can accumulate on the outer shells of cacao beans post-harvest.

https://www.consumerreports.or...

But why is lead so common in protein supplements, particularly vegan protein supplements?

Comment Re:Be careful of unintended consequences (Score 2) 38

More information has come out on this matter:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=...

It appears as though Nexperia manufacturers ICs that can be used in missile guidance systems and for other military applications. Apparently Chinese companies were smuggling ICs from Nexperia to Russian manufacturers which is not in alignment with the Dutch government's position on Russia and their war against Ukraine.

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