cadmium

Costco is facing a class action lawsuit alleging that a sold protein powder contains dangerous levels of heavy metals, including lead, arsenic, and cadmium. The lawsuit claims the product poses health risks due to these contaminants.

Costco is facing a class-action lawsuit alleging that its protein powder contained significant levels of arsenic, cadmium, and lead. The lawsuit claims Costco failed to disclose the presence of these toxic heavy metals in the product.

Costco faces a class-action lawsuit alleging the sale of Orgain Organic Protein Powder containing undisclosed lead, cadmium, and arsenic. Plaintiffs claim the product's packaging and marketing, including USDA Organic certification and 'clean nutrition' language, misled consumers about its safety, despite a Consumer Reports test finding lead levels exceeding concerns. The FDA does not pre-test supplements, leaving consumers reliant on retailers' safety claims.

A Whatnot seller named 'Mythic Moon Jewelry' was accused of scamming customers by selling copper jewelry labeled as .925 silver. An XRF scan revealed the item contained only 0.44% silver, with the majority being copper, cadmium, and titanium. The seller dismissed the complaint and blocked the buyer, though the platform issued a refund.

French MPs have backed a bill aimed at reducing cadmium exposure. The bill, proposed by Green MP Benoît Biteau, sparked a protest at the Esplanade des Invalides in Paris ahead of its debate in the Assemblée Nationale.

Pilsen residents are urging Governor JB Pritzker to delay the permit renewal of Sims Metal Management, a scrap metal operation accused of releasing toxic metals into the air. Despite a 2025 pollution control system installed by Sims, recent tests show increased levels of arsenic, cadmium, chromium, and other metals, sparking community protests and calls for further scrutiny.