Apple accused of exposing some Watch owners to ‘forever chemicals’
Peaslee has previously found PFAS in other consumer products like cosmetics, fast food wrappers, contact lenses, and dental floss, among others. Researchers say chemicals in these products can migrate from the material into humans through “multiple paths of exposure” including “inhalation, ingestion, and dermal absorption.”
Apple Watch Lawsuit Claims Some Bands Contain Harmful 'Forever Chemicals'
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Apple, alleging that some Apple Watch wristbands contain potentially hazardous levels of harmful chemicals.PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," are commonly found in everyday products,
Apple Sued Over Use of 'Forever Chemicals' in Watch Bands
The lawsuit accuses Apple of selling products with PFAS despite being aware of its harmful effects. Apple has pledged to phase them out, but says it 'will take time.'
Apple sued over alleged PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ level in watch bands
A lawsuit accuses Apple of selling Watch bands with high PFAS levels, "forever chemicals" linked to health and environmental risks.
Apple sued over toxic 'forever chemicals' in Apple Watch bands (Updated: Official statement)
A new lawsuit has been filed against Apple after a study found that some of its watch bands contain toxic 'forever chemicals.'
Apple hit with class-action lawsuit over allegedly toxic 'forever' chemicals in Apple Watch bands
Apple is facing a lawsuit over 'forever chemicals' in its Apple Watch bands, but the company claims its bands are safe.
Apple Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Use Of Forever Chemicals In Watch Straps
Apple (AAPL) is facing a class-action lawsuit that alleged the company failed to disclose that certain smartwatch straps contain
Apple defends Watch bands amid lawsuit over 'toxic' design fail
The lawsuit lodged at California’s Northern District Court singles out three Apple Watch bands that are made with fluoroelastomer: the standard sport band along with the Sport b
Researchers found a bacteria that eats forever chemicals and their toxic waste
Forever chemicals, scientifically known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), have been around since the 1950s. They ...
UVA researchers part of larger ‘forever chemical’ studies
A UVA expert received a $1.6-million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to look into where it goes and its long-term effects. Liver damage, thyroid disease, obesity, and fertility issues ...
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How forever chemicals secretly harm brain health
New research uncovers how forever chemicals disrupt brain health, highlighting genetic impacts and raising concerns about ...
A New Study Suggests That Some Smartwatch Bands May Contain ‘Forever Chemicals’
PFAS were found in 15 popular brands of smartwatch bands. Running watches have always been essential for athletes, but over ...
PFAS: France's drinking water is massively contaminated by 'forever chemicals,' including in Paris
Two separate campaigns conducted by the Eurofins laboratory and the UFC-Que Choisir and Générations Futures associations ...
Bacteria found to eat forever chemicals, and even some of their toxic byproducts
In the quest to take the "forever" out of "forever chemicals," bacteria might be our ally. Most remediation of per- and ...
Is Your Apple Watch Safe To Wear? Plastic Chemicals in Products Explained
Apple Watch Bands 'Safe for Users To Wear' Following this report, a class action lawsuit was filed that cited the study.