Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launches investigation into Lululemon over cancer-linked ‘forever chemicals’
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into fitness giant Lululemon over cancer-linked ‘forever chemicals.’
Paxton said Monday he is seeking records on whether the company’s athletic wear contains PFAS, also known as ‘forever chemicals.’
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are toxic chemicals that don’t break down in the body, instead leeching from nonstick cookware, waterproof textiles and takeout containers into food and the skin and building up in vital organs, increasing the risk of organ failure, reproductive complications and some forms of cancer.
Virtually all humans are exposed to PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals,’ on a regular basis, going back to even before birth.
The inquiry centers on whether Lululemon misled consumers about the safety and makeup of its products by selling apparel that may contain PFAS.
‘The company markets itself as a wellness-focused lifestyle brand emphasizing sustainability and performance,’ Paxton wrote.
‘However, emerging research and consumer concerns have raised questions about the potential presence of certain synthetic materials and chemicals compounds in their apparel that may be associated with endocrine disruption, infertility, cancer and other health issues.’
