Category: chocolate

Gas Leaked From Bad Fitting at Pennsylvania Chocolate Factory Where 7 Died in Blast, Report Says

Natural gas leaked from a defective fitting at a Pennsylvania chocolate factory where a powerful explosion leveled one building, heavily damaged another and killed seven people, federal safety investigators said Tuesday as they continued to investigate the cause of the blast. One of two leaks at the R.M. Palmer Co. plant in West Reading was…


Homemade Pudding Is the Perfect Way to End Your Meal

When you’re searching for something sweet after lunch or dinner, homemade chocolate pudding will become your go-to dessert. It’s important to note that homemade chocolate pudding can lack flavor if you don’t use enough chocolate, and it can even develop a grainy texture if there’s too much cocoa butter. But by using a modest amount…


Beware of Toxic Chocolate: Heavy Metals Found in Major Brand Names | Facts Matter

According to a new study Consumer Reports study, many of the chocolate brands that Americans buy from the supermarket contain high levels of toxic metals—including things like cadmium and lead. These researchers were looking into some of the most popular brands, the ones that are very likely in your cupboard right now: things like Hershey’s,…


Suit: Chocolate Factory Ignored Warning Before Deadly Blast

A Pennsylvania candy-maker ignored warnings of a gas leak at its chocolate factory and bears responsibility for a subsequent explosion that killed seven workers and injured several others, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday. The family of Judith “Judy” Lopez-Moran, a 55-year-old mother of three, filed what their lawyers called the first wrongful-death suit against…


Lawsuit: Chocolate Factory Ignored Warning Before Deadly Blast

A Pennsylvania candy-maker ignored warnings of a gas leak at its chocolate factory and bears responsibility for a subsequent explosion that killed seven workers and injured several others, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday. The family of Judith “Judy” Lopez-Moran, a 55-year-old mother of three, filed what their lawyers called the first wrongful-death suit against…


Furry Friends Warned to Stay Away From Easter Treats

Chocolate and hot cross buns must be hidden from cats and dogs this Easter long weekend because the treats can be poisonous to furry friends, pet owners are warned. Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) Victoria issued a warning on April 7 to remind pet owners to keep the sweet treats,…


Enjoy the Benefits of Dark Chocolate in Moderation: Experts Warn Against Excessive Consumption

Dark chocolate with high cocoa content is a delightful food with numerous health benefits. From helping to prevent cardiovascular diseases and diabetes to enhancing cognitive function, it’s no wonder why chocolate lovers often find themselves reaching for a piece daily. However, medical experts warn that excessive consumption of dark chocolate can be risky. Dark chocolate…


Factory Explosion Survivor, on Fire, Fell Into Chocolate Vat

A woman pulled alive from the rubble of a Pennsylvania chocolate factory after an explosion that killed seven co-workers says flames had engulfed the building, and her arm, when the floor gave way beneath her. That might have been the end, if she hadn’t fallen into a vat of liquid chocolate. The dark liquid extinguished…


4th Person Found Dead in Chocolate Factory Blast; 3 Missing

WEST READING, Pa.—A fourth person was confirmed dead and three people remained unaccounted for Sunday, two days after a powerful explosion at a chocolate factory shook a small town in Pennsylvania. West Reading Borough Chief of Police Wayne Holben confirmed the body of a fourth victim was found under debris early Sunday at the R.M….


All 7 Pennsylvania Chocolate Factory Explosion Victims Found

WEST READING, Pa.—All seven bodies have been recovered from the site of a powerful explosion at a chocolate factory in a small town in eastern Pennsylvania, officials said. West Reading Mayor Samantha Kaag said in a statement Sunday night that none of the victims will be named until officials are certain that all families have…