Consumer Alert: Selina Naturally Celtic Sea Salt Has Extremely High Levels of Lead

Are you using Selina Naturally Celtic Sea Salt?

In June 2024, Selina Naturally Celtic Sea Salt Fine Ground tested positive for 626 ppb* lead. This is extremely high and SHOULD NOT BE CONSUMED.

5 ppb lead (regardless of the serving size for any particular product) is considered unsafe for children. The U.S. Baby Food Safety Act of 2021 set the limit for lead in foods consumed by young children at 5 parts per billion lead.

Learn more and view the full laboratory test results from Lead Safe Mama Tamara Rubin here.

*ppb = parts per billion
1ppm = 1000 ppb

Mamavation also tested numerous salt brands for heavy metals including lead, and also categorizes the Celtic Sea Salt in the unsafe category. Recommended salts can be found on both Lead Safe Mama and Mamavation’s websites.

If you’re concerned as a parent and Celtic Sea Salt customer, you can contact Selina Naturally‘s Customer Service department here.

If you think you or your child has been exposed to too much lead, see your healthcare provider. A blood test can help determine blood lead levels.