The Girl Scouts of the USA is at the center of a legal battle after a lawsuit filed in New York accused the organization of selling cookies that contain dangerous levels of heavy metals and pesticides. The class-action complaint claims that independent testing uncovered contamination in all sampled products.
According to the lawsuit, laboratory analysis detected substances such as lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury in multiple cookie varieties. Additionally, the tests allegedly found traces of glyphosate, a common herbicide used in agriculture. The plaintiff argues that these findings prove that the cookies pose a health risk to consumers.
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The Girl Scouts have strongly denied the allegations, maintaining that their products meet all food safety regulations. The organization has stated that its cookies are produced under strict guidelines and comply with standards set by the Food and Drug Administration. They also noted that trace amounts of certain naturally occurring substances can be found in many food products.
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The lawsuit specifically claims that Thin Mints contained glyphosate levels hundreds of times higher than what some researchers consider safe. It further alleges that over 95% of tested samples contained lead. The legal complaint argues that the Girl Scouts misled consumers by failing to disclose the presence of these substances in their products.
Girl Scouts hit with a lawsuit over alleged toxic ingredients in their cookies! Shocking claims emerge!
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The plaintiff is seeking financial compensation and has requested that the court prevent the Girl Scouts from marketing their cookies in a way that could be considered deceptive. Additionally, the lawsuit demands that the organization surrender any profits made from cookie sales under what it claims were misleading practices.
Social media has amplified the controversy, with some users falsely claiming that Girl Scout Cookies have been recalled. The FDA has not issued any recalls, and the Girl Scouts have reassured consumers that their products remain safe.
Despite the lawsuit, the organization maintains that its trusted baking partners ensure the quality and safety of all cookies sold under the Girl Scouts brand.
