A new lawsuit claims Girl Scout cookies contain dangerous heavy metals and pesticides, though the Girl Scouts deny these allegations.
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00:00A new lawsuit claims Girl Scout cookies contain dangerous heavy metals and pesticides, though
00:05the Girl Scouts deny these allegations, defending their popular product that generates hundreds
00:10of millions in annual revenue.
00:13Filed in the Eastern District of New York, the proposed class action seeks at least $5
00:17million in damages, citing a December 2024 study that found heavy metals like aluminum,
00:23arsenic, lead, and mercury in cookie samples.
00:27While the lawsuit does not allege any illnesses, it highlights concerns over food safety regulations,
00:33with the FDA potentially intervening if products fail to meet safety standards.