Hershey says it will shift back to classic Reese's recipe after backlash

Hershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese's products starting next year, after getting criticism for changing the popular treats.

• Apr 1

Reese's family member criticizes Hershey for "quietly replacing" ingredients

Brad Reese claims Hershey is cutting costs by relying on cheaper ingredients, risking the Reese's brand.

• Feb 19

More chocolate products found to contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says

Consumer group found "concerning" levels of lead or cadmium in a third of the products it tested, from brownie mixes to chocolate chips.

• Oct 25, 2023

A look at Michigan-made chocolate Easter bunnies at MGM Grand Detroit

Candy aisles across the nation have been stocked for weeks with chocolate Easter bunnies in honor of the upcoming holiday.

• Apr 7, 2023

Choco Town's "sweet" experience opens to public at Oakland Mall

If you're a fan of chocolate, there's a "sweet" adventure you may want to check out. Choco Town is the newest attraction opening to the public on Thursday, March 16 at Oakland Mall in Troy.

• Mar 16, 2023

The history of fudge: Did a mistake create a sweet treat?

Our appetite for the chocolate staple dates back more than a century, when someone making candy allegedly "fudged" a recipe.

• Feb 12, 2023

Trader Joe's sued over lead and cadmium in dark chocolate

One lawsuit seeks $550 in damages for every time customers bought chocolate from the California grocery chain.

• Jan 6, 2023

Heavy metals found in dark chocolate like Trader Joe's, Hershey's

Consumer Reports says potentially harmful levels of cadmium and lead were detected in some chocolate brands.

• Dec 19, 2022