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Legal Rights and Lawsuits
States Sue Chemical Companies Over PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’
More than a dozen states have filed lawsuits against 3M, Dupont and other manufacturers for creating the potentially harmful chemicals.

June 29, 2023
Environmental Health
Study: Communities of Color Exposed to More ‘Forever Chemicals’
Researchers at Harvard found evidence of disproportionate exposure to PFAS in the drinking water of Black and Hispanic/Latino neighborhoods.

June 29, 2023
Drugs & Devices
FDA Requiring Updated Warning Labels for ADHD Medication
The federal agency said the potential for misuse and abuse of the medication and the risks of addiction prompted the update.

June 29, 2023
Environmental Health
Multibillion-Dollar Settlement Reached In 3M ‘Forever Chemicals’ Lawsuit
3M has agreed to pay up to $12.5 billion to municipalities across the U.S. following claims its PFAS chemicals tainted drinking water.

June 28, 2023
Harmful Products
News Report Alleges Syngenta Tried to Hide Paraquats Link to Parkinson’s
The Guardian reviewed internal corporate documents it says show the company tried to distance itself from research about the weed killer's health risks.

June 26, 2023
Harmful Products
Fix Authorized for Peloton Tread+ That Killed Child, Injured Nearly 100
Two years after a child was killed and others injured, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has authorized a safety guard repair for the treadmill.

June 23, 2023
Harmful Products
FDA: Number of Deaths from Recalled Philips CPAP Devices Rising
In the first quarter of 2023 there were 40 deaths and more than 6,000 medical device reports submitted to the agency. The total number of deaths is 385.

June 23, 2023
Harmful Products
FDA Releases National Strategy for U.S. Baby Formula Supply Chain
Find out about the FDA's strategy to approach the baby formula market and avoid another shortage. Gain insights on their plan to supply consumers.

June 22, 2023
Harmful Products
Baby Formula Makers Investigated for Collusion on WIC Contracts
The Federal Trade Commission is looking into the practices of manufacturers such as Abbott Laboratories, Mead Johnson and Nestlé Gerber.

June 21, 2023
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
Judge Rejects 3M’s Bankruptcy Bid in Military Earplug Case
The court ruled that lawsuits against 3M and its subsidiary, Aearo, did not create a risk of insolvency and that a settlement should be reached.

June 21, 2023

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