Badia Spices Sued for Undisclosed Heavy Metals in Products

Another spice maker was hit with a proposed class suit over alleged undisclosed heavy metals, as an Ohio consumer alleged Badia Spices Inc.'s labeling omission led her to buy more than a dozen products, including Badia-branded basil, saffron, and pepper.

Sebrina Hill’s suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, said Badia touts itself as a company that cares for the well-being of its customers.

Yet numerous Badia spices contain heavy metals—including arsenic, cadmium, and lead—at levels above what is considered safe for children and adults, Hill alleged.

There is no safe level for lead, ...