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Product Review
Hemp Seed Review
We Found That 33% of Products Were Spoiled
Product Review
Protein Powders and Shakes Review
Find Out Which Protein Products Passed or Failed Our Tests
Product Review
Black Currant, Borage, Evening Primrose, Flax and Hemp Seed Oil Review
Choose the Best Flaxseed and Other Oils Based on Our Tests.
Clinical Update
1/06/2025
Heavy Metals in Hemp Seeds?
Testing of Manitoba Harvest Organic Hemp Hearts by a separate group identified levels of cadmium and arsenic it considered unsafe for children. See our take on these results in our article about hemp seeds.
News Release
May 13, 2026
Best Hemp Seeds? Some Contain Mold, ConsumerLab Tests Reveal
White Plains, NY, May 13, 2026 — Hulled hemp seeds, or "hemp hearts" can be a good source of protein, polyunsaturated fats, magnesium, and other important nutrients, but new tests by ConsumerLab reveal that some hemp seeds are contaminated with mold.
News Release
April 30, 2026
Best Protein Powders & Shakes? ConsumerLab Finds 29% Have Inaccurate Labels
White Plains, NY, April 30, 2026 — Protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes are a convenient way to get more protein, but new testing by ConsumerLab.com shows that some consumers may also get more cholesterol, sodium, or sugar than they bargained for.
News Release
January 23, 2025
ConsumerLab Tests Identify Best Black Currant, Borage, Evening Primrose Flax and Hemp Oils
White Plains, NY, January 23, 2025 — Black currant, borage, evening primrose, flax, and hemp oils contain omega-3, -6, and/or -9 fatty acids that, when replacing saturated fats in the diet, may help reduce cardiovascular risk.
News Release
September 18, 2020
Analysis of CBD Products Shows Price Drop and Lower Levels of THC
White Plains, New York, September 18, 2020 — The recent analysis by ConsumerLab of CBD and hemp extract products revealed a 70% drop in the lowest cost to get CBD since 2018 as well as fewer products containing detectable amounts of THC, a psychoactive compound in hemp.
News Release
November 27, 2017
Flaxseed and Other Popular Omega 3 & 6 Oil Supplements Tested, But Not All Brands Pass -- Tests of Black Currant Oil, Borage Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Flaxseed Oil, and Hemp Oil Supplements
White Plains, New York, November 27, 2017 — Flaxseed oil and other popular seed oil are popular supplements that provide omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and may help with inflammatory conditions. But which seed oil supplements are the best? To find out, ConsumerLab.
Recalls & Warnings
January 21, 2015
Smoothie Blends Recalled Due to Potential Listeria Contamination
On January 18, 2015, Inventure Foods, Inc. issued a recall of RADER FARMS Fresh Start Smoothie Blend, Fresh Start Sunrise Refresh Fusion, and Fresh Start Daily Power Fusion, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
