Costco accused in lawsuit of selling protein powder ‘tainted’ with toxic heavy metals
A new class action lawsuit alleges that Costco sold Orgain protein supplements containing undisclosed toxic heavy metals.
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The brief
A legal complaint filed against Costco asserts that Orgain protein products are contaminated with heavy metals. The plaintiffs argue that these supplements were sold without adequate warnings to consumers regarding the presence of these substances.
Coverage from outlets including The Guardian, Detroit Free Press, and Hagens Berman highlights the filing of the class action suit. The reports emphasize the specific allegations concerning the lack of consumer disclosure regarding the contents of the protein supplements.
Future developments will depend on court proceedings following the initial filing. Current coverage does not yet specify the specific response from Costco or the legal status of the class action certification.
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Quick answers
What is the core allegation against Costco?
The lawsuit alleges that Costco sold Orgain protein supplements containing toxic heavy metals without providing proper warnings to consumers.
Which specific products are named in the suit?
The lawsuit identifies Orgain protein supplements as the subject of the allegations.
Who is involved in the legal action?
Hagens Berman is associated with the consumer lawsuit against Costco.
Coverage (8)
- Costco accused of selling protein powder contaminated with lead, arsenic Courthouse News · 3h ago
- Costco sued over protein powder, plaintiffs allege no warning about presence of toxic heavy metals ABC10 · 3h ago
- Costco sued over protein powder The Seattle Times · 3h ago
- Consumer Lawsuit Against Costco Alleges Toxic Heavy Metals in Orgain Protein Supplements Hagens Berman · 3h ago
- Lawsuit claims Costco sold heavy metal-tainted protein powder Detroit Free Press · 3h ago
- Costco sued over protein powder, plaintiffs allege no warning about presence of toxic heavy metals 13newsnow.com · 3h ago
- Costco faces class action over alleged heavy metals in Orgain protein supplements The News International · 3h ago
- Costco accused in lawsuit of selling protein powder ‘tainted’ with toxic heavy metals The Guardian · 3h ago
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