WASHINGTON, Aug. 20,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nonprofits Toxin Free
USA and Beyond Pesticides filed a
lawsuit against Saatva, Inc., a bedding manufacturer, alleging
deceptive marketing of its crib mattresses.
Saatva represents its products as "nontoxic," "safe," "natural,"
and "eco-friendly." The product description also says that "it
gives you peace of mind as your baby is cradled in soothing
comfort."
Toxin Free USA facilitated lab
testing of the crib mattress and detected eight PFAS chemicals.
PFAS are a class of toxic chemicals that studies have linked to
many diseases, decreased fertility, birth defects, and
developmental effects. PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals", do
not break down naturally in the environment, bioaccumulate in
humans, and can be harmful at levels in the parts per trillion. A
study published May 2024
confirmed that PFAS can be absorbed through human skin.
"It is unethical to falsely advertise that a mattress for
infants is nontoxic, natural and safe when it exposes them to eight
harmful PFAS chemicals. Parents pay a premium for Saatva crib
mattresses because they think the mattresses are safe and healthy
for their babies. Putting infants at risk to boost profits is
unconscionable," said Diana Reeves,
Executive Director of Toxin Free USA.
"If we are going to solve the existential health, biodiversity,
and climate crises that threaten a sustainable future, it is
critical that companies are honest about embracing meaningful
solutions that are "nontoxic," "safe," "natural," and
"eco-friendly," said Jay Feldman,
Executive Director of Beyond Pesticides.
The lawsuit, filed under the D.C. Consumer Protection Procedures
Act, seeks to end Saatva's deceptive marketing. Plaintiffs are
represented by Richman Law & Policy.
Read the Saatva complaint.
GMO/Toxin Free USA is a
501(c)(3) nonprofit advocating for a clean, healthy food system and
environment, non-toxic consumer products, and educating consumers
about the hazards of GMOs, synthetic pesticides and other
toxins. www.toxinfreeusa.org.
Beyond Pesticides, founded in 1981, is a national grassroots
nonprofit organization headquartered in the District of Columbia that works with allies in
protecting public health and the environment, through the
identification of the hazards of toxicants in land, air, water,
food, and consumer products and the advancement of meaningful
solutions to the current existential health, biodiversity, and
climate crises. For more information, see
www.beyondpesticides.org.
Press inquiries contact:
Luan Van Le, GMO/Toxin Free
USA, 347.921.1466,
info@gmofreeusa.org
Jay Feldman, Beyond Pesticides,
202.543.5450, JFeldman@beyondpesticides.org
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