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Costco accused in lawsuit of selling protein powder ‘tainted’ with toxic heavy metals

Seven consumers sue the retailer, alleging it violated consumer protection and false advertising laws

The Guardian - US · Jul 9

Is Costco Orgain protein powder safe to drink? New lawsuit claims it contains lead, cadmium, and arsenic, raises alarm

Costco Orgain protein powder: Consumers are suing Costco over its Orgain protein powder for failing to disclose toxic heavy metals. The class-action lawsuit alleges lead, cadmium, and arsenic were present in the product. Plaintiffs claim Costco misled them by marketing the powder as clean and healthy. Orgain maintains its products…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

FDA issues highest risk level recall for over 6,000 tubs of protein powder

Controversies around protein powder refuse to stop. A week after findings of a study suggested presence of heavy metals in protein powders, a renowned protein powder brand Orgain has issued a voluntary recall of its chocolate-flavored “30g Plant Protein Complete Protein Powder” due to undeclared peanut allergens. The US Food…

The Times of India · Jan 16, 2025