Luan Van Le, Toxin Free USA, 347-921-1466, info@gmofreeusa.org
<\/a>Jay Feldman, Beyond Pesticides, 202-255-4296, JFeldman@beyondpesticides.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nWashington, DC, April 14, 2023 \u2014 Toxin Free USA and Beyond Pesticides, nonprofits dedicated to consumer protection and education, filed a lawsuit against Nook Sleep Systems, LLC, a manufacturer of baby and children\u2019s bed mattresses, alleging deceptive marketing of some of its crib mattresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nook represents its products as \u201cpure,\u201d \u201corganic,\u201d \u201cnatural,\u201d and \u201csafe.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Toxin Free USA sent a Nook \u201cPure Organic\u201d bed mattress to a certified lab for testing and found high levels of fluorine, an indicator that a product contains PFAS. Further testing found 130 parts per billion (ppb) 6:2 FTOH 130, and 88 ppb of the PFAS chemical perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) in the outer layer of the mattress cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PFAS are a class of toxic chemicals that peer-reviewed studies have linked to cancer, autoimmune disease, thyroid disease, liver damage, high blood pressure, obesity, hormone disruption, decreased immunity, decreased fertility, and birth defects and harmful developmental effects in infants. Studies also show PFAS, which are also known as \u201cforever chemicals\u201d, do not break down naturally in the environment, bioaccumulate in human bodies, and can be harmful at ultra low levels, in the parts per trillion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cExposing babies to PFAS chemicals that are known endocrine disruptors linked to cancer and a myriad of other serious health concerns can have life-long negative impacts on their health and wellbeing. Nook\u2019s claims that their mattresses are \u2018pure,\u2019 \u2018organic,\u2019 \u2018natural,\u2019 and \u2018safe\u2019 are egregious examples of misleading marketing. The company must warn consumers and remove PFAS from all products immediately,\u201c said Diana Reeves, Executive Director of Toxin Free USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Organic has become a trusted word in the marketplace and indicates that ingredients are held to the highest standard in protecting health and the environment,\u201d said Jay Feldman, executive director of Beyond Pesticides, a plaintiff in the case. \u201cIt is critically important that we protect the integrity of organic as a label and in advertising, as we work to shift the marketplace away from hazardous materials that threaten the well-being of people,\u201d Mr. Feldman said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Nook suit, filed under the D.C. Consumer Protection Procedures Act, seeks to end Nook\u2019s deceptive marketing. Toxin Free USA and Beyond Pesticides are represented by Richman Law & Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read the full Nook Sleep Systems complaint HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ###<\/p>\n\n\n\n GMO\/Toxin Free USA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocating for a clean, healthy food system and environment, non-toxic consumer products, and educating consumers about the hazards of GMOs, synthetic pesticides and other toxins. www.toxinfreeusa.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n