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Read the full investigation into dangerous heavy metals found in dark chocolate on our site:

Lead and Cadmium Could Be in Your Dark Chocolate - Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports tested 28 dark chocolate bars and found cadmium and lead in all of them. Here's how to limit your heavy metal exposure.

Upgrade your kitchen with one of these top-performing cooktop models from our tests.

Best Gas Cooktops of 2022 - Consumer Reports

The best gas cooktops of the year, according to Consumer Reports, include models from GE Profile, LG, Monogram, Samsung, and Thermador.

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#Recall Alert: The company ByHeart has recalled five lots of infant formula because they could be contaminated with Cronobacter sakazakii, rare but serious and sometimes deadly bacteria

ByHeart Infant Formula Recalled Due to Potential Contamination - Consumer Reports

Five lots of ByHeart powdered infant formula was recalled due to risk of cronobacter. Consumer Reports experts explain how to stay safe.

Shop great offers at Best Buy on top-rated products from our tests.

Best Holiday Deals at Best Buy Right Now - Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports has the inside scoop on the best sales at Best Buy right now.

The recipe for latkes is simple but varies a bit from cook to cook. Home editors

@TobieStanger

and Paul Hope took a new approach to these traditional favorites in a home kitchen experiment. Here's how it turned out.

Best Tools to Make Hanukkah Latkes - Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports staffers point out the best tools and ways to cook Hanukkah latkes—potato pancakes—after trying several methods in their own kitchens.

Smart shoppers & holiday ham fans, this one is for you. CR staffers blind taste-tested 5 popular spiral hams to find out if pricey pork tastes better than the budget options. The results in our full evaluation might surprise you ➡️ consumerreports.org/health/meat-po

If low new-car inventory has upended your purchase plans, consider these reliable models that performed well in our tests.

Best Used Cars and SUVs for $15,000 to $20,000 - Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports dug through years of test data and hundreds of thousands of survey responses to find the best used cars and SUVs for $15,000 to $20,000.

Upright, canister, stick, and robotic vacuum cleaners. We've got the deets on them all.

Most and Least Reliable Vacuum Cleaners - Consumer Reports

Find the most reliable vacuums, based on data from Consumer Reports' survey of the owners of well over 110,000 upright, canister, and stick vacuums.

Great gifts for a healthier you in the New Year.

13 Gifts to Promote Health and Wellness - Consumer Reports

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One of these outdoor security cameras will help you keep a watchful eye on your property.

Best Outdoor Security Cameras of 2022 - Consumer Reports

The best outdoor security cameras keep watch through rain, sleet, and snow. Here are the top models from Consumer Reports' tests.

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These are top models for every room size.

Best Humidifiers of 2022 - Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports reviews the best humidifiers for small to large rooms and for personal use. Models are from Babymoov, Honeywell, Lasko, and Stadler Form.

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Start planning your gift list, find great deals, and get time-saving holiday tips with our Holiday Gift Guide. consumerreports.org/home-garden/ho

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Great gifts that won't break the bank.

Best Holiday Deals Under $50 - Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports is tracking all the best holiday deals under $50 on top-rated products tested in our labs. You don't have to spend big to get good quality.

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Performance ✅ Reliability ✅

Best Top-Freezer Refrigerators of 2022 - Consumer Reports

The best top-freezer refrigerators, according to Consumer Reports, offer unmatched performance and reliability.

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Consider these reliable small cars that perform well in our tests.

In this look at popular compact cars to avoid, Consumer Reports says instead of settling for what's trendy, consider these reliable small cars.

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You'll save gas and money on these models.

Best Deals on Fuel-Efficient Cars and SUVs - Consumer Reports

The best deals on fuel-efficient cars and SUVs are based on real-world transaction data, highlighting Consumer Reports-recommended models with great fuel economy and good prices.

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These strong performers operate at a lower volume.

Quietest Vacuums From Consumer Reports' Tests - Consumer Reports

These top-performing vacuums from Consumer Reports' tests are among the quietest in their class.

The right Christmas Tree-scented candle can help your artificial tree fake it til it makes it. These are our favorites 🕯️ consumerreports.org/home-garden/ho

Best Christmas Tree Scented Candles - Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports evaluated Christmas tree scented candles because a convincing one can help your artificial tree fake it till it makes it.

The best in home and self-care products, and more.

Great Gifts for Moms - Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports shares a list of the top gifts for moms for 2022, including health, home, and electronics picks.

Drive off with savings this holiday season.

Best End-of-the-Year Car Deals - Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports highlights the best end-of-the-year car deals on good, safe, reliable cars and SUVs, each with thousands in potential savings.

Heads up: At this time of year, TVs are at their lowest prices ever

Best 65-Inch TVs Under $1,000 | Hisense, LG, Samsung, TCL - Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports picks the best 65-inch TVs under $1,000, including sets from Hisense, LG, Samsung, Sony, and TCL.

FYI, bottom-freezers are often more affordable than French-door refrigerators and can cost less to run.

Best Bottom-Freezer Refrigerators of 2022 - Consumer Reports

The best bottom-freezer refrigerators from Consumer Reports' tests—high-scoring models come from Amana, GE, Ikea, LG, and Whirlpool.

They cost a lot less than induction models, and are much easier to clean than electric-coil models. Here's what else you need to know.

Best Electric Cooktops of 2022 - Consumer Reports

The best electric cooktops you can buy right now, based on extensive lab tests at Consumer Reports.

Wall-to-wall carpet is a breeze for these stick vacs.

Best Stick Vacuums of 2022 - Consumer Reports

In this review of the best stick vacuums, stick vacs from Bissell, Shark, Tineco, and others stand out in Consumer Reports' testing.

The teaser trailer for Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' has us revisiting CR's Barbiecore dreamhouse. Are any of these top-rated pink products on your wishlist? 💝

CR’s Barbiecore Dreamhouse Is Filled With Top-Rated Pink Products - Consumer Reports

Bring the Barbiecore trend to your home with top-rated pink products from Consumer Reports' tests.

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Are you team air dry or blow dry? For an upcoming issue of #Smarter, we'll discuss whether using a hair dryer is beneficial for your hair health. It might even help you avoid headaches 🤯 Sign up here: cr.org/smarternews

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These SUVs are good, safe, and reliable models.

Best Deals on SUVs You Can Buy Right Now - Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports highlights the best deals on new SUVs, featuring good, safe, reliable SUVs with savings up to 9 percent off the MSRP.

These refrigerators are good for your wallet and the planet.

Best Energy-Efficient Refrigerators - Consumer Reports

The best energy-efficient refrigerators, according to Consumer Reports, can help you save money in the long run.

Expert picks among infant, convertible, all-in-one, and booster seats.

Best Car Seat Values for Children of All Ages - Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports highlights the best car seat values among infant, convertible, all-in-one, and booster seats, factoring test results and price.

As prices ease from all-time highs, higher interest rates are ramping up monthly payments.

Used-Car Prices Are Falling, but Buying Is Still a Challenge - Consumer Reports

Used-car prices are falling, but buying a used car remains challenging, Consumer Reports says. As prices fall, higher interest rates are ramping up monthly payments.

Apple’s AirPod lineup currently has four models, and the previous generation of the AirPods Pro is also still available at retail

Which Apple AirPods Should You Buy? - Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports helps you decide which Apple AirPods headphones to buy based on our testing of four models, including 2nd-gen. AirPods and over-the-ear AirPods Max.

Have you cut the cord on cable? An antenna can supply live TV, including local news and other broadcasts

TV Antenna Review: Top Picks From Consumer Reports' Testing - Consumer Reports

In this review of indoor TV antennas, Consumer Reports picks the best TV antenna models that will get you free over-the-air TV and make it easier to cut the cord with cable and save money.

From comfy slippers to great gaming gear, these picks aim to please.

Top Gifts for Teens and Tweens - Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports put together a list of recommended gifts for teens and tweens that will have your kids high-fiving you this holiday season.

We've updated our list of the best TVs—especially 65-inch screens—that you can buy right now

Best TVs of 2022 - Consumer Reports

Check out Consumer Reports' list of the best TVs of the year for performance and price. The selections are based on the tests of hundreds of televisions that we conduct each year.

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Heavy metals make 'healthy' dark chocolate more problematic than thought

A study by Consumer Reports has found dangerously high levels of heavy metals in chocolate from well-known brands including Hershey’s, Theo, and Trader Joe’s.

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A study by Consumer Reports has found dangerously high levels of heavy metals in chocolate from well-known brands including Hershey’s, Theo, and Trader

Take your pick of one of these top-performing traditional or inverter models.

Best Portable Generators of 2022 - Consumer Reports

These are the best portable generators from Consumer Reports' tests, including top-scoring recreational and inverter generators with lifesaving features.

If ham is a staple at your holiday feast, you won’t want to miss CR’s latest blind taste test of 5 popular spiral hams. Is pricey pork always tastier? Find out the results: