Protein powders, shakes contain high lead levels, analysis found

A new Consumer Reports investigation found protein powders and shakes have a concerning level of lead. Here are the products that were tested and what CR found.

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  1. Oct 14, 2025Protein powders, shakes contain high lead levels, analysis found
  2. Oct 16, 2025Some US protein powders contain high levels of lead. Can I tell if mine is safe?

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NPRLean Left· 348d ago

A study found lead in popular protein powders. Here's why you shouldn't panic

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Seattle TimesLean Left· 349d ago

Lead found in popular protein powders and shakes, report says

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Lead found in popular protein powders and shakes, report says

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Lead found in popular protein powders and shakes, report says

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Many protein powders and shakes have high lead levels, Consumer Reports finds

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MedicalXpressCenter· 348d ago

Testing finds lead in popular protein powders

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MedicalXpressCenter· 348d ago

Some US protein powders contain high levels of lead. Can I tell if mine is safe?

The Conversation USCenter· 348d ago

Some US protein powders contain high levels of lead. Can I tell if mine is safe?

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NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· 349d ago

Some popular protein powder brands contain high levels of lead, new report finds

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Some popular protein powder brands contain high levels of lead, new report finds

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Some popular protein powder brands contain high levels of lead, new report finds

NewsweekCenter· 349d ago

List of protein powders brands containing lead: Consumer Reports

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FortuneLean Right· 348d ago

The protein craze is heavy metal, literally: bombshell investigation finds unsafe lead amounts in two-thirds of top powders for sale

The Daily CallerRight· 348d ago

Warning All Gym Bros: Popular Protein Powders Linked To High Levels Of Lead

New York PostLean Right· 349d ago

‘Toxic’ amount of lead found in protein powders and shakes — which have the most

FOX BusinessLean Right· 349d ago

Some popular protein powders contaminated with unsafe amounts of lead, study reveals

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