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Seven Consumers Sue Costco Over Lead-Laced Orgain Protein Powder

7/12/2026

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Seven consumers sued Costco on July 7, 2026, alleging its Orgain protein powder contains heavy metals.
Plaintiffs say Costco marketed the powder as “clean” without warning of heavy metals.
Consumer Reports found the Vanilla Bean flavor’s lead level 143% above the “level of concern.”
Steve Berman seeks a jury trial and to force Costco to warn shoppers; Orgain says its products meet safety standards and the FDA has not recalled them.

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Seven consumers sued Costco on July 7, 2026, alleging its Orgain protein powder contains heavy metals.
Plaintiffs say Costco marketed the powder as “clean” without warning of heavy metals.
Consumer Reports found the Vanilla Bean flavor’s lead level 143% above the “level of concern.”
Steve Berman seeks a jury trial and to force Costco to warn shoppers; Orgain says its products meet safety standards and the FDA has not recalled them.