BellRing Brands is accused in a new lawsuit of failing to monitor lead levels in its Premier Protein health shakes and exposing consumers to potentially dangerous levels of the contaminant, which is linked to cancer and birth defects. Three users of healthy smoothies are suing BellRing (ticker: BRBR), a spin-off of food conglomerate Post Holdings, and its subsidiary Premier Nutrition Co. over what they claim was a misrepresentation of the healthiness of the products due to levels of lead found in beverages through independent laboratory testing. The lawsuit was filed…
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It’s time to show a little more respect to this spring favorite
Inge Poelman/Unsplash Spring is well underway, so it’s time to put away the hearty, hearty winter meals and resurrect all things fresh, green, and vibrant. Spring means picnics in flower gardens, with fresh vegetables full of life and sunshine. One of our favorite vegetables is asparagus. When done right, this little weirdo from the plant world is one of spring’s most delicious ingredients. Sadly, despite our best efforts, we often rob this little green stalk of all its goodness before it even makes it to the picnic basket. We say;…
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