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Many people are trying to incorporate more protein in their daily routine. One way they do that is to add protein shakes or powders. Unfortunately, the report and tests have discovered that the metal contamination in protein supplements is widespread and has worsened since prior testing 15 years before. The lead in the plant-based protein items were around nine times the amount in whey or beef-based protein. The highest amounts of lead were in Huel’s Black Edition, which had 6.3 micrograms of lead in a single serving or around 1290% of Consumer Report’s daily lead limit, and Naked Nutrition’s Vegan Mass Gainer, which included 7.7 micrograms of lead in each serving or around 1570% of the daily lead limit; the report categorized these as products to avoid. One serving of Huel’s Black Edition also included 9.2 micrograms of cadmium, which is more than twice the amount that experts say could be harmful to consume daily.
Other powders that were tested and contain lead between 400-600% of Consumer Report’s lead limit were Momentous’s 100% Plant Protein and Garden of Life’s Sport Organic Plant-Based Protein. Consumer Reports advised consumers to drink these only once a week. Muscle Meds’ Carnivor Mass powder had lead at more than 200% of Consumer Reports’ lead limit. Six other plant-based powders, along with 5 dairy-based powders and shakes and one beef-based powder.
In the past Consumer Reports tests found that chocolate flavored products had meaningfully more lead than vanilla-flavored products, but the recent tests did not find this difference in levels of lead between the two different flavors.
Consumer Reports has petitioned the FDA to act after the government shutdown is over. In this vein, the FDA earlier this year set guidelines for lead levels in processed baby foods. Lead can remain in the body for months or years, especially if it gets into the bones.
If you were injured as a result of protein powders, call the seasoned Chicago-based product liability lawyers of Moll Law Group to determine whether you have a basis to sue for damages. When our firm can prove a manufacturer’s liability for injuries or wrongful death, we may be able to recover economic and noneconomic damages on behalf of our clients; this compensation can cover medical expenses, lost wages, out-of-pocket costs, pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of consortium, and replacement services. We dedicate ourselves to fighting for injured consumers around the country. Complete our online form or call us at 312.462.1700.