Tag: Lead

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Answering a Decades-Old Question: Does Kaopectate Still Have Lead in It?

Oct 9, 2025 •

3 min read

Following a lawsuit settlement in 2003, Kaopectate was reformulated to address concerns over its lead content [1.2.1, 1.2.4]. So, does Kaopectate still have lead in it? The answer for products sold in the U.S. is no, due to a significant change in its active ingredient.

Why do protein powders have a prop 65 warning? The heavy metal concern explained

Oct 8, 2025 •

4 min read

In a recent Clean Label Project report, nearly half of the most popular protein powders tested contained heavy metals like lead and cadmium at levels exceeding California's Proposition 65 safety thresholds. This concerning revelation is the primary reason why manufacturers include a prop 65 warning on their product labels.