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Published: May 21, 2024
- We are publishing this short article as a companion piece to our overview article, which discusses the contamination issues with this specific product (and similar snack products we have tested) in great detail.
- This article simply has our social media graphics (above and below) sharing the toxicant (heavy metals) levels we found in this product with laboratory testing, as well as the actual lab report from the testing for this product (bottom of the page).
- To read the comprehensive ad-free article (discussing considerations and alternative safer snack choices), click the first link in the “additional reading” section directly below.
Some additional reading that may be of interest:
- Lead Safe Mama, LLC’s initial batch of food testing (March 2024), including Serenity Kids Puffs, Siete Cassava Chips, Lesser Evil Puffs, and Happy Baby Puffs products
- Lesser Evil’s response to our testing
- Serenity Kids’ response to our testing
- Test results for Bob’s Red Mill Cassava Flour
- Test results for Otto’s Naturals Cassava Flour
- Test results for Quay Naturals Cassava Flour
- Test results for Terrasoul Superfoods Organic Cassava Flour
- Initial email exchange with Terrasoul Superfoods about their Cassava Flour
- Follow-up email to Terrasoul Superfoods regarding the (questionable) “COA” they share with customers
- How to send your own food samples into a lab for testing (the cost is $195 per single food sample tested for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, and Arsenic)
- The Food category of articles here on Lead Safe Mama dot com — there are currently 34 articles in this category
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Laboratory Testing Report for This Product:
Hi! Were you able to test other flavor? I just bought the whole box with Sea Salt, Lime, Nacho 3 flavors and found your report. I’m debating if I should return the products back to Costco. Thanks!
I did write an email asking Siete company, and they just replied me below:
Thank you so much for reaching out to us. We prioritize your health and the safety of our customers.
Our commitment to quality includes rigorous quality controls and third-party testing to meet and exceed safety standards, including those established by the FDA and California’s Proposition 65.
Our supplier vetting process includes multiple rounds of heavy metal testing, ensuring ongoing compliance with our high standards. Our goal is to maintain your trust by providing safe, high-quality products.
Any of the Cassava based chips will likely test similarly.
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