Some protein shakes and products are riddled with high levels of lead, a Consumer Reports investigation has found.

The organization purchased multiple samples of protein products over a three-month period starting in November 2024 and analyzed their lead levels.

Test results revealed that more than two-thirds of the analyzed products contained more lead than the report’s food safety experts consider safe to consume in a day, with some exceeding the limit by more than 10 times.

According to the organization, two plant-based protein powders contained enough lead that experts interviewed by Consumer Reports advised against ingesting them. What is whey protein? Should you be taking it? Safety, benefits and what to know

What products were tested?

Naked Nutrition’s Mass Gainer powder

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