The Girl Scouts are being sued after a study commissioned by consumer advocacy groups revealed the presence of heavy metals and pesticides in their iconic cookies. The lawsuit alleges that the organization misled consumers by failing to disclose toxins found in the cookies,

Last month, a non-peer-reviewed study commissioned by Moms Across America alleged that Girl Scout Cookies had toxins in them.

A woman in New York is suing Girl Scouts of the USA after a study allegedly found aluminum, arsenic, lead, and mercury and pesticides, including glyphosate, in a sample of cookies

With food safety a major topic of conversation as of late, many have maintained vigilance when browsing the aisles of the grocery store. From deli meats to vegetables to pancake mix, it can be hard to know what’s next in terms of recalls or contaminants.

A proposed class action lawsuit was filed against the Girl Scouts and the bakeries behind their cookies alleging the presence of toxins in the famous sweet treats.

The Girl Scouts is being sued for allegedly selling cookies that contain "heavy metals." The organization pushes back against the claims.

While St. Patrick’s Day may be right around the corner, March is also known to be special in another way. When Girl Scout cookies make their annual appearance.

The nonprofit denied claims its cookies include metals, arguing some pesticides are found “nearly everywhere in the food chain.”

Heavy metals and other toxins can probably be found in all manner of foods in our pantries if we were to use sensitive enough tests, experts say.