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Texas Attorney General Launches Protein Powder Investigation

by Shari Barbanel | June 24, 2026

On June 8, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an industry-wide investigation into protein powder manufacturers based on concerns of heavy metals, such as lead and cadmium, found in popular protein powders. Paxton cited research from Consumer Reports (CR) claiming lead levels in plant-based protein powders were, on average, nine time higher than those made with dairy proteins such ...

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