A federal lawsuit filed in New York is accusing the Girl Scouts of the USA of distributing cookies that allegedly contain unsafe levels of heavy metals and pesticides. The legal action claims that independent testing revealed contamination in all sampled products, raising concerns about the safety of the popular treats.
The lawsuit cites laboratory results indicating the presence of lead, arsenic, mercury and cadmium in multiple cookie varieties. It also claims that glyphosate, a pesticide widely used in farming, was found in elevated concentrations in certain flavors. The lawsuit argues that these contaminants present a health risk to consumers.
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In response, the Girl Scouts have dismissed the claims, stating that their cookies comply with all FDA safety standards. The organization has assured the public that its products are made with high-quality ingredients and meet federal food safety regulations.
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According to the lawsuit, Thin Mints were found to contain glyphosate levels allegedly hundreds of times higher than what some independent health experts consider safe. The complaint also states that more than 95% of the cookies tested contained lead, further fueling concerns over the potential risks of long-term exposure.
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The plaintiff is asking the court to issue financial penalties and prohibit the Girl Scouts from continuing their current marketing practices. The lawsuit also demands that the organization return profits from cookie sales made under what it calls deceptive conditions.
Online speculation regarding a recall of Girl Scout Cookies has surfaced in light of the lawsuit, but no such recall has been issued. The FDA has not taken action against the organization, and the Girl Scouts maintain that their products do not pose a health hazard.
