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Apple Slapped With Lawsuit Over Toxic Chemicals In Its Watch Bands


Apple is currently embroiled in a class action lawsuit that alleges the company included toxic chemicals known as PFAS (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in its watch bands. This lawsuit follows a study that found elevated levels of perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), a type of PFAS, in nine out of 22 tested watch bands. It also revealed that the pricier watch bands contain higher levels of PFHxA.

Studies have shown that these chemicals are so dangerous, they've earned the title of "forever chemicals". They are branded forever chemicals because they are known to remain in the human body or environment for decades without breaking down. When absorbed in the human body, it has been alleged that PFAS can lead to delays in child development, hormonal imbalances, and even cancer. The presence of PFAS in consumer products has long been established since the 1950s. They were found in clothes, cleaning agents, and many ...


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