PFAS

A new proposed class action lawsuit aims to hold 3M and other chemical makers responsible for their manufacture and sale of highly toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances—PFAS—that were used in rugs, carpets and other in-home textiles for decades.

Johnson & Johnson faces a new proposed class action lawsuit that alleges the pharma giant’s ubiquitous Band-Aid products, unbeknownst to consumers, contain toxic “forever chemicals,” which can be harmful to humans even at very low levels.

A proposed class action alleges the manufacturer of Made In Cookware has falsely advertised that its non-stick pans, saucepans, sauciers and pots are “PFOA free” and “100% non-toxic.”

Tampax Pure Cotton tampons are at the center of a proposed class action that alleges the products contain toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) commonly known as “forever chemicals.”

A proposed class action alleges Anolon non-stick cookware is falsely advertised as “PFOA-free” given that the products, in fact, contain perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and other potentially harmful chemicals.

Thinx has agreed to pay up to $5 million to settle a proposed class action that alleged the company’s menstrual underwear contains harmful “forever chemicals” and silver nanoparticles.

A new proposed class action lawsuit alleges Chicco USA has intentionally failed to disclose that its most popular line of car seats is treated with hazardous flame retardants and possibly “forever chemicals.”

A proposed class action alleges Thinx women’s underwear is falsely advertised in that the supposedly safe, healthy and sustainable hygienic undergarments contain polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and silver nanoparticles.

McDonald’s faces a proposed class action lawsuit following reports that its fast food packaging contains harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals.”