Concerns Rise Over Lead and Toxins in Popular Protein Powders and Snacks
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Consumer Reports tested five popular chocolate protein powders and found all had low levels of lead, with most below safety concern thresholds, highlighting that safer manufacturing is possible despite industry-wide regulatory gaps and inconsistent heavy metal levels across products.
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