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CNN —Over-the-counter protein powders may contain disturbing levels of lead and cadmium, with the highest amounts found in plant-based, organic and chocolate-flavored products, according to a new investigation. Another key source of contamination in protein powders was chocolate flavoring, according to the report. “Chocolate-flavored protein powders contained four times more lead and up to 110 times more cadmium than vanilla-flavored powders,” Bowen said. Nearly 80% of the plant-based and organic protein powders tested were over the Prop 65 limit for lead. “For people following a fully plant-based diet, protein powders made from peas appear to have the lowest levels of heavy metals,” she said.
Persons: , Jaclyn Bowen, ” Bowen, Andrea Wong, CRN’s, ” Wong, bisphenol, Bowen, Bisphenol, Organizations: CNN, US Environmental Protection Agency, US Department of, Safety, Health Administration, Responsible Nutrition, and Drug Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, Clean Label Locations: California
As of January 1, baby food manufacturers must provide those test results to the public on their websites. Anyone can access those results by scanning a QR code on the baby food label with their smartphones. History of heavy metals in baby foodOver the last decade, investigations by consumer advocacy groups and a congressional subcommittee have discovered alarming levels of heavy metals in supermarket baby foods. The combined investigations led to the introduction of the Baby Food Safety Act of 2024, which is still stuck in committee. “One baby food company will have the highest levels, and another will have the lowest levels.
Persons: Gerber, , Jaclyn Bowen, ” Bowen, Nick Mares, ” Mares, Smart, Scott Farber, ” Farber, Gerber.com, Chandra Kumar, ” Kumar, Jason Jacobs, ” Jacobs, Serenity Carr, ” Carr, , Kait Stephens, we’ve, ” Stephens, Farber Organizations: CNN, Food, Light Labs, US Centers for Disease Control, World Health Organization, American Academy of Pediatrics, US Food and Drug Administration, FDA, Environmental, Nestlé SA, Nestlé Nutrition, European Union, Serenity, “ Brands Locations: United States, California, America, Austin , Texas, EU
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