Costco Shoppers Sue Over Protein Powder—Should You Stop Using It?
Summary
Costco is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit from customers who say the company sold Orgain Organic Protein Powder without telling buyers it contained unsafe levels of heavy metals like lead, cadmium, and arsenic. The lawsuit claims Costco violated consumer protection laws by not warning shoppers about these contaminants.Key Facts
- Seven consumers filed the lawsuit in federal court in Washington state.
- The product involved is Orgain Organic Protein Powder, sold at Costco stores nationwide.
- Testing by Consumer Reports found lead levels 43% above the safe benchmark, plus cadmium and arsenic present.
- Heavy metals naturally appear in the environment and can end up in food.
- The plaintiffs say Costco did not disclose these metal levels on the packaging or in advertising.
- Consumers claim they would not have bought the product or would have paid less if they knew about the contaminants.
- Protein powders are not regularly reviewed or tested by the FDA before sale.
- Lawsuit alleges violations in several states and seeks disclosure of heavy metal levels and sales restrictions until disclosed.
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