What Is the Lawsuit About?
The woman has since dismissed herself, but two other New Yorkers took over as plaintiffs.
The lawsuit came about following a December study published by two nonprofits GMOScience and Moms Across America.
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Last year, Moms Across America released a similar report abouthigh amounts of glyphosate in Banza chickpea pasta.
Are Girl Scout Cookies Actually Toxic?
The findings were also not published in a peer-reviewed journal.
The EPA water limits are limits for drinking water, which we all are exposed to every day.
We brush our teeth with it, we drink it, we cook with it.
How Did the Contaminants End Up in Girl Scout Cookies?
Although the study found traces of glyphosate in every Girl Scout cookie tested, the results are not unusual.
Glyphosate is widespread in our food supply.
It doesnt necessarily mean that its affecting us or harming us, Johnson-Arbor said.
Should You Avoid Girl Scout Cookies?
Lead exposure is most harmful for young children who are still growing and developing.
With children, its always good to minimize any lead exposure.
However, keep in mind that these cookies have not been recalled or taken off the market.
Schaffner said the recent study also doesnt provide enough evidence for health authorities to recommend avoiding the cookies.
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