Costco accused in lawsuit of selling protein powder ‘tainted’ with toxic heavy metals
Costco faces a consumer lawsuit alleging that Orgain protein supplements sold at its stores contain toxic heavy metals.
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What happened
Costco has been sued over the sale of protein powder. The lawsuit alleges that Orgain protein supplements were tainted with toxic heavy metals, specifically lead and arsenic.
Coverage from The Guardian, Courthouse News, and ABC10 emphasizes that plaintiffs claim there was no warning regarding the presence of these metals. Hagens Berman and The Seattle Times have also reported on the filing.
Future developments depend on the progress of the consumer lawsuit and the specific allegations regarding the contamination of the supplements.
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Who reported it (7)
- Costco hit with lawsuit alleging protein powder sold in stores contains 'dangerous' levels of lead, arsenic Fox Business · 46d ago
- Costco sued over protein powder allegedly containing toxic heavy metals USA Today · 46d ago
- Consumer Lawsuit Against Costco Alleges Toxic Heavy Metals in Orgain Protein Supplements Hagens Berman · 46d ago
- Costco sued over protein powder, plaintiffs allege no warning about presence of toxic heavy metals ABC10 · 46d ago
- Costco accused of selling protein powder contaminated with lead, arsenic Courthouse News · 46d ago
- Costco sued over protein powder The Seattle Times · 46d ago
- Costco accused in lawsuit of selling protein powder ‘tainted’ with toxic heavy metals The Guardian · 46d ago
Questions people are asking
Which specific contaminants are mentioned in the lawsuit?
The lawsuit accuses the protein powder of being contaminated with lead and arsenic.
What brand of protein powder is involved?
The allegations concern Orgain protein supplements.
What is the primary complaint of the plaintiffs?
Plaintiffs allege that Costco sold the products without providing warnings about the presence of toxic heavy metals.
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