Costco is facing a lawsuit over allegations that it sold Orgain Organic Plant-Based Protein Powder with elevated levels of toxic metals, including lead, cadmium, and arsenic. The lawsuit claims that the product’s packaging contains misleading statements about its quality and safety, failing to disclose these harmful contaminants.
It argues that consumers often pay a premium for products they believe to be free of such toxins, and states that Costco should have been aware of the contamination. The plaintiffs are referencing studies from the Clean Label Project and Consumer Reports, which have identified high levels of heavy metals in various protein powders. The lawsuit seeks damages and a court order for Costco to inform consumers about the contents of the product.
