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Bentonite Clay Stirs Up Controversy with FDA, Alikay Naturals

Agency issues warning about potential lead poisoning risk

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By: Christine Esposito

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Late last week, the US FDA issued a warning to consumers not to use Bentonite Me Baby, a product sold by Alikay Naturals, because of a potential lead poisoning risk.   According to the FDA, the product’s labeling indicates that it can be ingested and applied topically to hair and skin for a variety of conditions. FDA said its laboratory analysis of the product found elevated     lead levels.  Exposure to lead can cause serious damage to the central nervous system, the kidneys...

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