Some protein powders and shakes 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 products were tested?

Here's a list of all the products tested by Consumer Reports, their serving sizes, and what they were categorized in the in

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