Band-Aid Lawsuit: What You Need to Know

Discover how Band-Aids help protect our wounds, how Mamavation found out about the PFAS contamination in popular adhesive bandage brands.

Discover how Band-Aids help protect our wounds, how Mamavation found out about the PFAS contamination in popular adhesive bandage brands, and how to join a Band-Aid lawsuit against these PFAS-contaminated Band-Aids. Lets discuss what you need?

Band-Aids have been our go-to for healing small cuts and scrapes since childhood. We trusted them to protect our wounds and help them heal faster. But recent lawsuits have raised concerns about the safety of some Band-Aids. Let’s see more about the controversy and the Band-Aid lawsuits.

Sharnay Moultrie filed a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue Inc., alleging that their Band-Aid products contain harmful chemicals called PFAS (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances). These chemicals, also known as “Forever chemicals,” can cause serious health problems like cancer and liver damage.

A study by Mamavation found that many Band-Aids from different brands contained high levels of PFAS. Even bandages marketed for darker skin tones showed traces of these harmful chemicals. This is worrying because Band-Aids go directly onto open wounds, making it easy for PFAS to enter our bodies. PFAS can penetrate and accumulate in our bodies and environments over time. According to the data, 97% of Americans people have PFAS in their blood.

Among the brands, BAND-AID OURTONE Flexible Fabric BR65 Bandages are the worst with a peak adhesive part weight of 374 PPM and an absorbent pad weight of 260 PPM.

The lawsuit claims that the PFAS levels in these Band-Aids exceed safety limits set by the EPA. Sharnay Moultrie argues that if she had known about the presence of PFAS, she wouldn’t have bought the products or would have paid less for them. She seeks compensation for financial losses due to the premium charge on these supposedly safe Band-Aids.

Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue Inc. are accused of deceptive marketing. They claim their Band-Aids are recommended by doctors and safe for the skin, but they don’t disclose the presence of PFAS on their packaging. This misleads customers into believing the products are toxin-free.

If you want to join the lawsuit or similar class action lawsuits related to harmful chemicals in bandages, you can contact a lawyer specializing in consumer protection. It’s important to act promptly if you believe you’ve been affected by these chemicals.

Overall, the discovery of PFAS in Band-Aids highlights the need for manufacturers to prioritize safer alternatives. As consumers, we should advocate for the use of PFAS-free products to ensure our safety.