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Some popular protein powders contaminated with unsafe amounts of lead, study reveals

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A new study shows some popular protein powders and shakes lining grocery store shelves contain unsafe amounts of lead, with several products far exceeding what experts say is safe to consume in a single day. Researchers recently tested 23 top-selling protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes and discovered more than two-thirds contained more lead per serving than experts consider safe for daily consumption, according to Consumer Reports."For many people, there’s more to lose than you’re gaining," Tunde Akinleye, the Consumer Reports food safety researcher who led the project, said.TWINKIES-FLA...