Apple accused of exposing some Watch owners to ‘forever chemicals’
Peaslee has previously found PFAS in other consumer products like cosmetics, fast food wrappers, contact lenses, and dental floss, among others. Researchers say chemicals in these products can migrate from the material into humans through “multiple paths of exposure” including “inhalation, ingestion, and dermal absorption.”
Apple sued over toxic 'forever chemicals' in Apple Watch bands (Updated: Official statement)
A new lawsuit has been filed against Apple after a study found that some of its watch bands contain toxic 'forever chemicals.'
Smart Watch Bands Contain 'Very High Concentrations’ of Forever Chemicals That May Be Absorbed into Skin
Bands used for smart watches and fitness trackers contain a synthetic rubber made with PFAS — also known as “ forever chemicals ” — and researchers are warning that these may be absorbed into the skin.
Apple Sued Over Use of 'Forever Chemicals' in Watch Bands
The lawsuit accuses Apple of selling products with PFAS despite being aware of its harmful effects. Apple has pledged to phase them out, but says it 'will take time.'
Apple hit by lawsuit over harmful ‘forever chemicals’ in Watch bands
Apple is the target of a class action suit regarding Apple Watch bands that contain so-called 'forever chemicals.'The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
Apple Watch Bands Are Safe to Wear, Says Apple, After Lawsuit Filed
Following a class action lawsuit that alleges some Apple Watch bands contain toxic "forever chemicals," also known as per-
Health-focused Apple Watch has bands made of harmful 'forever chemicals'
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Apple over the use of fluoroelastomer in several Apple Watch bands, saying the company is hiding how it is using dangerous chemicals.
Chemicals industry, freight rails brace for Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico
Trump's new threat of tariffs on Canada and Mexico will hit far beyond autos and retail, with chemicals companies and freight ...
Air Products and Chemicals: Age Is The Wrong Number By Which To Judge A CEO
The United States is having a senior moment. As the country’s oldest president, at age 82, is followed by the second-oldest, ...
Bacteria found to eat forever chemicals, and even some of their toxic byproducts
In the quest to take the "forever" out of "forever chemicals," bacteria might be our ally. Most remediation of per- and ...
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Synthetic Chemicals are Everywhere, but We Know Little About How They Affect Our Health
To tackle a backlog in toxicity testing, US federal scientists are modernizing programs with high-throughput assays and AI.
EU plans ban on 'forever chemicals' in consumer products
Netflix reaffirmed its dominance of the streaming video market on Tuesday, as its mixture of live sporting events, popular ...
Flossing your teeth can put toxic chemicals in your body — what’s your risk and 3 brands that are safest
You know the drill — you’re supposed to floss at least once a day to remove plaque and food particles from your teeth to reduce your risk of cavities and gum disease. Some flosses are healthier than ...
In a First, the E.P.A. Warns of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Sludge Fertilizer
Levels of PFAS in sewage sludge used as fertilizer can pose risks that sometimes exceed safety thresholds “by several orders ...
PFAS: France's drinking water is massively contaminated by 'forever chemicals,' including in Paris
Two separate campaigns conducted by the Eurofins laboratory and the UFC-Que Choisir and Générations Futures associations ...
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Hazardous chemicals worth Rs 10 crore seized in Bhiwandi, owner booked by police
Police have seized hazardous chemicals worth ₹10 crore from 30 godowns in the Purna area of Bhiwandi town, Maharashtra. The chemicals were illegally stored on the premises, violating multiple safety ...