Amazon sued for selling protein powder allegedly laced with toxic heavy metals

Amazon is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit over allegations that it sold Orgain Organic Plant-Based Protein Powder containing heavy metals such as arsenic, cadmium, and lead while marketing the products as clean, high-quality, and healthy. The case adds to similar litigation against Costco and could increase legal and reputational risk for Amazon’s marketplace and retail operations. The complaint claims Amazon knew or should have known about the contamination and used promotional claims like “Cleaner Ingredients” and “Feel Good Energy” to justify premium pricing. The article is primarily a consumer-safety and legal headline rather than a direct earnings or operating update, but it may weigh on sentiment due to potential damages, compliance concerns, and brand trust issues.