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Seven Foods That Help Manage Blood Pressure (Dark Chocolate Included)
health13 days ago

Seven Foods That Help Manage Blood Pressure (Dark Chocolate Included)

A health article notes that while family history and stress influence blood pressure, diet can make a difference. It promotes the DASH diet and highlights seven foods—apricots, dark chocolate, leafy greens, low-fat dairy, tomatoes, potatoes, and walnuts—that support BP control through potassium, calcium, fiber, and antioxidants, with tips on preparation (bake potatoes with the skin, choose dark chocolate with little sugar) and a reminder to watch sodium, plus potential interactions between leafy greens and blood thinners.

via Money Talks News|
#blood-pressure#chocolate#dash-diet
Salmonella scare triggers full recall of Spring and Mulberry chocolate line
food3 months ago

Salmonella scare triggers full recall of Spring and Mulberry chocolate line

The FDA says Spring & Mulberry has expanded a prior recall to include all 12 date-sweetened chocolate bars after identifying a date ingredient as the likely contamination source; flavors affected include Blood Orange, Earl Grey, Lavender Rose, Mint Leaf and more; these bars were sold online and through select retailers since August 2025. No illnesses have been reported; all recalled products tested negative for salmonella. Consumers should discard affected bars and can request refunds by emailing [email protected].

via AOL.com|
#chocolate#fda#food
Spring & Mulberry widens date-chocolate recall after root-cause finding
food3 months ago

Spring & Mulberry widens date-chocolate recall after root-cause finding

Spring & Mulberry broadened its recall of date-sweetened chocolate to all products made with a specific batch of date ingredient after a root-cause investigation identified the date ingredient as the likely contamination source; there have been no illnesses and all recalled products tested negative for salmonella. The bars had been sold online and in stores since August 2025; affected flavors and batch codes are listed, and refunds are available by contacting Spring & Mulberry with a photo of the packaging showing the batch code.

via USA Today|
#chocolate#date-sweetened#food
Nationwide recall: Spring & Mulberry chocolates flagged for salmonella risk
food-safety3 months ago

Nationwide recall: Spring & Mulberry chocolates flagged for salmonella risk

The FDA issued a nationwide recall of Spring & Mulberry chocolate bars after confirming an ingredient contaminated with salmonella; affected flavors and batch codes are listed, and customers who bought these items should not consume them and should discard or return them for a refund due to potential serious illness, especially in young children, the elderly, or immunocompromised individuals.

via WKRC|
#chocolate#consumer-warning#fda-recall
Mushroom-Infused Chocolate Outbreak Triggers US Public Health Alert
health4 months ago

Mushroom-Infused Chocolate Outbreak Triggers US Public Health Alert

CDC and FDA investigations found about 180 cases of severe illness across 34 states linked to Diamond Shruumz mushroom-containing microdosing chocolate bars and similar products, with 73 hospitalizations, 38 ICU admissions, 29 intubations, and two deaths; larger doses increased severity, prompting a recall and a public warning that microdosing psychedelics can be dangerous.

via Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)|
#chocolate#health#microdosing
Europe rocked by 12-ton KitKat cargo heist
world4 months ago

Europe rocked by 12-ton KitKat cargo heist

Thieves stole about 413,793 KitKat bars weighing roughly 12 tons from a truck traveling from a Nestlé factory in central Italy to Poland; the vehicle and its contents remain unaccounted for, but Nestlé says consumer safety and supply are not affected, noting cargo theft and fraud are rising in the sector according to IUMI and TAPA.

via CNN|
#cargo-theft#chocolate#europe
Theobromine in chocolate could slow aging, study suggests
lifestyle5 months ago

Theobromine in chocolate could slow aging, study suggests

A King's College London study found higher blood theobromine levels, a compound in dark chocolate and coffee, are linked to slower biological aging markers (GrimAge and DNAmTL) in about 1,600 adults, even after accounting for caffeine; the signal is strongest among former-smokers and appears independent of caffeine. However, the study is observational and cannot prove causation, so researchers advocate focusing on overall diet quality rather than chasing a single nutrient, while noting dark chocolate’s sugar and fat content and the importance of modest portions.

via Earth.com|
#aging#chocolate#epigenetics
Blood Theobromine Tied to Slower Biological Aging in European Cohorts
science6 months ago

Blood Theobromine Tied to Slower Biological Aging in European Cohorts

A large observational study across two European cohorts (TwinsUK and KORA) finds higher blood theobromine, a compound found in dark chocolate, cocoa, and coffee, is associated with slower biological aging—lower epigenetic age acceleration and longer telomeres—even after adjusting for caffeine and other factors. While the associations are strong, causality isn’t established, and researchers urge controlled trials before making dietary recommendations; the link was particularly notable in former smokers.

via Indian Defence Review|
#aging#chocolate#epigenetic-clock
Spring & Mulberry Recall: Mint Leaf Date Chocolate Bar Linked to Salmonella Risk
food-safety7 months ago

Spring & Mulberry Recall: Mint Leaf Date Chocolate Bar Linked to Salmonella Risk

Spring & Mulberry voluntarily recalls lot #025255 of its Mint Leaf Date Sweetened Chocolate Bar (2.1 oz) due to potential Salmonella contamination; no illnesses have been reported. The recalled product has been sold online and at select retailers since Sept 15, 2025 and can be identified by teal packaging, Mint Leaf flavor, and lot code #025255. Consumers should dispose of the product and can request a refund by emailing [email protected] with a photo of the lot code.

via fda.gov|
#chocolate#food-safety#mint-leaf