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Costco Faces Lawsuit Over Organic Protein | Seattle News
Costco’s facing a major legal storm after a class-action lawsuit accuses the retailer of knowingly selling Orgain’s organic protein powder riddled with heavy metals like lead, cadmium, and arsenic — despite marketing it as clean and healthy. Plaintiffs from across the U.S. claim Costco misled consumers by hiding dangerous levels found in independent tests, including Consumer Reports’ alarming findings that one flavor exceeded safety thresholds by 143%. With trust at stake and a jury trial looming, Costco hasn’t yet responded — but this could shake its reputation as a trusted health food…
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