PFAS chemicals detected in baby wipes

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A lawsuit has been filed against Costco for allegedly selling baby wipes containing PFAS chemicals, due to their persistence in the environment and human body. The lawsuit accuses the retail giant of deceptive marketing practices, claiming the company misled consumers about the safety of their baby wipes. While the risk of absorption through the skin is relatively low, caution is always advised when it comes to vulnerable populations like infants. This case highlights the need for greater transparency and honesty in marketing, and stricter regulation of product safety standards.

Source

Lee YJ, Jung HW, Kim HY, Choi YJ, Lee YA. Early-Life Exposure to Per- and Poly-Fluorinated Alkyl Substances and Growth, Adiposity, and Puberty in Children: A Systematic Review. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2021 Sep 9;12:683297. doi: 10.3389/fendo.2021.683297. PMID: 34566884; PMCID: PMC8458955.

Additional Reading

https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/2024/07/deceptive-marketing-costco-faces-lawsuit-over-alleged-pfas-chemicals-in-baby-wipes/#:~:text=Dr.%20Emily%20Johnson%2C%20a%20renowned,as%20infants%2C%E2%80%9D%20she%20stated.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/07/05/costco-class-action-lawsuit-settlement-wipes/74307671007/

https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/costco-pay-2m-class-action-182423341.html