Some protein powders and shakes tested by Consumer Reports contained levels of lead, a heavy metal, that experts say could raise the risk of long-term health problems.

Scientists hired by Consumer Reports, an independent non-profit based out of the U.S., tested 23 popular protein products, and found lead levels ranging from zero to 7.7 micrograms per serving — above the stringent limits set by the state of California, but below U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) standard for females of childbearing age.

There is no safe level of lead for human consumption, though it finds its way into many foods because lead is present in the environment.

  • skuzz@discuss.tchncs.de
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    2 days ago

    While it does vaguely link to the Consumer Reports link, most sites just auto-link to the home page or some redirect.

    Media should just show the list, and first, always.

    I say vaguely because on mobile one has to hold their finger on the link and in some cases copy-paste it elsewhere to see what the contents is. That’s just malicious publishing.