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'America's no. 1 condom' allegedly contains cancer-causing 'forever chemicals,' lawsuit claims
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A new lawsuit claims that Trojan condoms, marketed as "America's No. 1 Condom," contain toxic "forever chemicals" linked to cancer. Plaintiff Matthew Goodman filed the proposed class action in Manhattan federal court, alleging that the condoms contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are harmful to health. PFAS, known for their persistence in the environment and human body, are used in many consumer products for their non-stick and water-resistant properties.
Goodman claims lab tests of Trojan Ultra Thin condoms revealed the presence of organic fluorine, a marker for PFAS, and that these chemicals are not disclosed on the packaging. He argues that had he known about the presence of these chemicals, he would not have purchased the product or would have paid significantly less. The lawsuit seeks at least $5 million in damages for customers nationwide who purchased Trojan condoms.PFAS exposure has been linked to several health issues, including cancer, low birth weights, and reduced immune response. Church & Dwight, the manufacturer, has not yet responded to requests for comment following the lawsuit.Study reveals PFAS contamination in condoms and lubricants
A study by consumer advocacy group Mamavation has uncovered potential contamination of condoms and lubricants with PFAS, or "forever chemicals." The EPA-certified lab testing found traces of PFAS in 14% of the 29 products tested, including Trojan Ultra Thin condoms. The tests detected organic fluorine, a sign of PFAS, in 3 out of 25 condom samples and 1 out of 4 lubricants. These chemicals are widely used for their water, oil, and stain-resistant properties but are persistent and toxic.
The contamination is believed to stem from manufacturing processes, where PFAS may be unintentionally introduced into the products. Linda Birnbaum, a scientist and former director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, raised concerns about exposure in sensitive areas of the body, saying, "The vagina and penis are highly vascular areas, making them more vulnerable to the effects of toxic chemicals."Mamavation has called for the condom industry to take action to remove PFAS from these products, stressing that the full health risks of exposure in intimate areas are not yet known. Consumers are encouraged to seek safer alternatives while manufacturers work on addressing potential contamination.PFAS absorption through skin higher than previously thoughtRecent research, titled Dermal bioavailability of perfluoroalkyl substances using in vitro 3D human skin equivalent models, has shown that perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) can be absorbed through the skin at higher levels than previously believed. In the study, human skin models were exposed to 17 different PFAS compounds, and certain chemicals, such as perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA) and perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS), had the highest absorption rates, at 58.9% and 48.7%, respectively.Shorter-chain PFAS, particularly those with carbon chains of eight or fewer atoms, showed greater absorption compared to longer-chain variants, which tend to accumulate in the skin rather than being directly absorbed. The study also suggested that factors like skin pH could influence how PFAS penetrate the skin. Even in ionised forms, PFAS can still permeate the skin, indicating that dermal exposure may be a significant source of PFAS absorption.
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