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Major Protein Powders Exceed Lead Limits, Urgent Safety Call

10/22/2025

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A Consumer Reports investigation found that more than two-thirds of 23 tested protein powders and shakes exceeded safe daily lead limits.
Plant-based powders contained nine times more lead than dairy-based options.
Naked Nutrition's Vegan Mass Gainer had the highest lead content at 7.7 micrograms per serving.
Naked Nutrition and Huel defended their products as compliant with safety standards.
Consumer Reports urges stricter regulations on heavy metals in supplements.

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A Consumer Reports investigation found that more than two-thirds of 23 tested protein powders and shakes exceeded safe daily lead limits.
Plant-based powders contained nine times more lead than dairy-based options.
Naked Nutrition's Vegan Mass Gainer had the highest lead content at 7.7 micrograms per serving.
Naked Nutrition and Huel defended their products as compliant with safety standards.
Consumer Reports urges stricter regulations on heavy metals in supplements.