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Heavy Metals in Protein Powders

This site contains information and resources related to research and reporting on levels of heavy metals in leading brands of protein powders, including organic and plant-based varieties.

Heavy Metal Contamination in Tampons

This site contains information and resources related to research that has found a wide range of heavy metals, including lead, arsenic and cadmium in tampons, including both organic and non-organic brands.

Avian Influenza Virus in Cow’s Milk

In April, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced they are investigating an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus impacting dairy cows in multiple states. FDA testing found particles of the virus in 1 out of 5 samples of

Plastic Chemicals in Food Products

In January 2024, Consumer Reports released the results of a study that measured levels of plastic chemicals phthalates (tha-lates) and bisphenols (bis-fuh-naals) in 85 food products, including 67 retail grocery items. A handful of the products are ones that many co-ops carry. NCG has put together resources to assist co-op staff in answering customer questions

Wellness BOGO Event Resources

NCG is running a Co+op Deals Wellness BOGO event in January A, 2026. Find more information and resources on this page!

PETA Thai Coconut Supply Chain Campaign

This site contains information and resources to assist co-ops in responding to potential customer questions regarding an ongoing campaign by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) that alleges animal cruelty in the Thai coconut supply chain.

Heavy Metal Contamination in Dark Chocolate

This site contains information and resources related to ongoing research that has consistently found high levels of the heavy metals lead and cadmium in dark chocolate and cocoa products, including brands carried by NCG food co-ops.

Heavy Metals in Baby Food

This site contains information and resources related to ongoing research and reporting on levels of heavy metals in leading brands of baby food, including brands carried by NCG food co-ops.

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