Costco accused in lawsuit of selling protein powder ‘tainted’ with toxic heavy metals
The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in federal court in Washington state, names seven consumers as plaintiffs
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The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in federal court in Washington state, names seven consumers as plaintiffs. Seven consumers sue the retailer, alleging it violated consumer protection and false advertising laws A group of consumers have filed a proposed class action lawsuit against Costco Wholesale Corporation, accusing the retailer of selling protein powder “tainted” with toxic heavy metals with no warning to consumers. The suit also alleged that consumers purchased the protein powders at a higher price – about $30 per container – because they believed they were purchasing a health supplement, and they would have opted for cheaper alternatives if they were made aware of the presence of toxic metals.
Furthermore, As the market for protein powders and other health supplements has exploded, so has the presence of toxic heavy metals in these products, according to the Consumer Reports investigation.
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The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in federal court in Washington state, names seven consumers as plaintiffs.
reliability moderate3/3 sourcesSeven consumers sue the retailer, alleging it violated consumer protection and false advertising laws A group of consumers have filed a proposed class action lawsuit against Costco Wholesale Corporation, accusing the retailer of selling protein powder “tainted” with toxic heavy metals with no warning to consumers.
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The suit also alleged that consumers purchased the protein powders at a higher price – about $30 per container – because they believed they were purchasing a health supplement, and they would have opted for cheaper alternatives if they were made aware of the presence of toxic metals.
according to New York PostAs the market for protein powders and other health supplements has exploded, so has the presence of toxic heavy metals in these products, according to the Consumer Reports investigation.
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Seven consumers sue the retailer, alleging it violated consumer protection and false advertising laws A group of consumers have filed a…
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