New testing reveals lead contamination in tapioca pearls used in bubble tea across multiple brands and retail locations.

Consumer Reports tested pearls from two major chains, Gong Cha and Kung Fu Tea, as well as packaged boba from Trader Joe's and Wu Fu Yuan.

The boba pearls in bubble tea are made from tapioca, which is derived from cassava. Previous CR tests have found lead in cassava-based foods.

Consumer Reports testing reveals lead contamination in popular boba pearls from major chains and retail brands.

New safety tests reveal that bubble tea, a popular drink, contains lead. Consumer Reports recommends enjoying it only occasionally due to health risks.

Typically a sweet drink with chewy pearls, bubble tea can often be found in colorful cups with oversized straws. But new safety tests from Consumer Reports show the popular drink may come with a ...

Tapioca is naturally gluten-free, since the cassava root does not contain gluten protein. Because tapioca can be used to replace other flours, such as wheat flour, or thickeners, like cornstarch, it ...

The U.S. boba tea market is rapidly growing, with more than 6,600 shops nationwide, and that number is projected to double by 2028. Consumer Reports tested boba pearls from major brands, including ...

Maybe you’ve seen those colorful cups with oversized straws, filled with a sweet drink and chewy little pearls. Bubble tea, or boba, has become a favorite, especially with young people. But new safety ...

Consumer Reports tested pearls from several major bubble tea brands, highlighting potential risks as the U.S. bubble tea market is projected to reach nearly $900 million in sales by 2032. Stacey ...

We have all heard the phrase “you are what you eat,” but perhaps a more accurate version is: you are what you drink. Beverages are often overlooked when we talk about skin health, but the truth is, ...

CHARLOTTE — Bubble tea keeps growing in popularity. Fans love those tapioca boba pearls, made from cassava, but safety testing from Consumer Reports suggests the popular drink may come with a serious ...