Consumer Reports warns of lead in popular gluten substitute

Consumer Reports warns of lead in popular gluten substitute

Consumer Reports is raising the alarm about high levels of lead in products made with cassava, a root vegetable often used in gluten-free cooking and baking — and its tests found that an Oregon product contained one of the highest doses.

Some Popular Gluten-Free Foods Contain Lead Levels 23 Times Higher Than Safe Limits, According to a New Investigation

Consumer Reports found that several of the products it tested exceeded safety thresholds by more than 2,000%. Here’s what to know.Andik Tri Witanto / Getty ImagesKey pointsConsumer Reports found dangerously high levels of lead in over two-thirds of 27 tested cassava-based products, with some exceeding safety thresholds by more than 2,000%, particularly in flours and chips.Lead contamination in cassava likely stems from its root nature, as it abs…

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Wheat is a staple ingredient in many foods worldwide and a common source of food allergies. According to Food Allergy Research & Education, up to 1% of children have a wheat allergy. While many children will outgrow this, the high number of children with the allergy is of great concern. Considering the consequences of incorrect allergen labels, food businesses have a moral and legal obligation to provide clear allergen information for consumers.…