A California lawsuit alleges that popular infant and toddler bibs exposed children to dangerous PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), known as Forever Chemicals, while falsely labeling the products. It is claimed that The Guardian reports that the company's label claims that its products have been “safely tested to meet or exceed all regulations.”
what's happening?
According to the report, the lawsuit alleges that Bumkins' Marvel and DC Comics-themed bibs will require companies to issue warnings about “serious exposure to chemicals that can cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.” It alleges it violates the state's Proposition 65.
The lawsuit alleges that the bibs contain PFOA. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, PFAS is a highly toxic compound that the United States began phasing out from manufacturing about 20 years ago. It can still be found in imported products. The suit alleges that the bibs were manufactured in China, which has imposed regulations on some PFAS but has balked at banning them entirely.
Why is this a concern?
As reported by the Philadelphia Inquirer, PFAS have been linked to cancer, liver damage, decreased fertility, increased risk of asthma, and negative effects on the immune system.
PFAS are suspected of causing multiple cancer deaths among former Philadelphia Phillies players who played on the artificial turf at Veterans Stadium, according to news outlets. Even the NFL Players Association has expressed concern about players being exposed to these dangerous chemicals at the 14 NFL stadiums that use artificial turf.
And they are adult professional athletes with the highest physical ability. The California lawsuit aims to protect infants and young children whose immune systems are still forming.
“If you're exposed as an infant, it's in your body, it causes problems, it causes cancer, it causes reproductive problems for the first 30 to 40 years,” said Vineet Dubey, the lead attorney in the case.
There is a high possibility that the child will ingest chemicals. How often do babies rub their hands to pick up food that has fallen on their bib and put their hands in their mouth? How often do parents scoop up food that has fallen on their bib and feed it to their child? The bib is also designed with pockets to catch food that can be given to the child. All of these scenarios expose children to dangerous chemicals.
What is being done about this?
In addition to the lawsuit in California, organizations like Food & Water Watch that monitor PFAS and spend millions of dollars trying to block laws that would restrict their use, which would benefit countless people. There is a huge chemical company.
Above all, to protect yourself and your family, avoid non-stick frying pans and stain-resistant fabrics and furniture. PFAS are in things we use every day, so be aware and be careful about the products you use.
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