• Carefree menstrual pads contain PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.”
• These chemicals are linked to various health issues, including cancer, kidney disease, and birth defects.
• A lawsuit has been filed against Carefree and Edgewell to demand the removal of PFAS from the products or a warning label.
• The lawsuit highlights the potential health risks associated with PFAS exposure through menstrual products.
• The lack of federal regulation on PFAS in consumer products raises concerns about public health.
• The lawsuit is filed under California’s Proposition 65, which requires companies to warn consumers about toxic chemicals in products.

Read more at The Guardian.