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• High Levels of Heavy Metals Found in More Than 25 Additional Infant Formulas: Report

  March 9, 2026

  Michael Adams

  A new investigation found measurable levels of heavy metals and other contaminants in more than two dozen infant formulas sold in the U.S., building on prior Consumer Reports testing that detected lead, arsenic and other toxic chemicals in at least 41 powdered formulas.

• Court Excludes Expert Witnesses Linking Metal in Baby Foods to Autism, ADHD Among Children

  March 4, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has excluded plaintiffs' expert causation witnesses for baby food lawsuits claiming the presence of heavy metals like arsenic and lead caused children to develop autism and ADHD.

• Tainted Baby Food Lawsuit Against Whole Foods, Hain Celestial Returned to Texas State Court

  February 27, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  The Supreme Court has overturned the dismissal of a tainted baby food lawsuit, saying the manufacturer improperly removed the claim to federal court.

• Lead Exposure in Childhood May Increase Adolescent Depression: Study

  February 17, 2026

  Darian Hauf

  A new study links childhood lead exposure to an increased risk of depression, adding to growing research already linking heavy metal contamination in baby food to autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental disorders.

• Tampax Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Tampons Contain Unhealthy Levels of Lead

  January 29, 2026

  Michael Adams

  Lawsuit claims that Tampax manufacturer failed to warn consumers that its tampons contained detectable levels of lead and other heavy metals linked to potential long-term health risks.

• Centralization Sought for Huel Lawsuits Over Heavy Metals in Protein Powder

  January 16, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) has been asked to consolidate five Huel protein powder lawsuits claiming that the product contains dangerous levels of lead.

• Colgate Class Action Lawsuit Claims Hello Kids Toothpastes Contain Dangerous Levels of Lead

  October 27, 2025

  Michael Adams

  A California class action lawsuit alleges that Colgate misled parents by marketing its “Hello Kids” toothpaste as natural and safe, even though it reportedly contains lead levels exceeding FDA limits and may pose long-term health risks to children.

• Huel Protein Powder Lawsuit Filed Over Lead Levels in Vegan Supplement

  October 22, 2025

  Michael Adams

  A class action lawsuit alleges that Huel misled consumers about the safety of its vegan protein powders, after testing by Consumer Reports found the company’s Black Edition formula contained nearly 1,300% of the recommended lead limit.

• Sprout Organics Baby Food Recall Expanded Over Lead Levels in Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach Pouches

  September 25, 2025

  Michael Adams

  Sprout Organics has expanded a baby food recall, amid lawsuits alleging that toxic heavy metals like lead in these products may cause developmental issues such as autism and ADHD.

• Protein Powder Lead Levels Raise Concerns About Safety of Many Products: Report

  September 11, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  Nearly half of the top-selling protein powders contain harmful additives and dangerous levels of heavy metals like cadmium and lead.