<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>A class action lawsuit filed in February claims Fine Ground Celtic Sea Salt and Light Grey Celtic Sea Salt products by Celtic Ocean International LLC are contaminated with lead and arsenic, testing positive for 460 ppb of lead and 140 ppb of arsenic.</li><li>The lawsuit alleges that exposure to unlawful lead contamination from the sea salts could lead to organ damage, impact the cardiovascular system, and accumulate over time, posing risks to health.</li><li>Similar to other lawsuits, like General Mill's Cocoa Puffs, facing accusations of high lead levels, the FDA is working on reducing childhood exposure to contaminants through the Closer to Zero campaign.</li><li>The lawsuit additionally raised concerns about deceptive labeling practices, exemplified by Ziploc's labeling claims of being microwave and freezer safe while ignoring the potential seepage of microplastics into food.</li></ul>

Popular Salt Product Under Fire As Claims of 'Improper Levels of Heavy Metals' Mount

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