Texas attorney general probes Lululemon over potential 'forever chemicals' in its activewear - Reuters

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiyAFBVV95cUxOeXItRUdibk0yQnpEdWIySkRXaklqUG41RXFzMC1kTHQzTkczLVNleUJvOGw2Z0lfSzFpWU5nVjhYVTFhYkVrS3FtODJ3UkZFY2s2ZlFsQU9hclNkLTRDRUQ0OFRGUVB6dl9OUkVwV0NsbnBqZzRVaDg5WF84aFpFTWZGdE84NEhUVDNhaXVwMVktNmtNNHJFdFpJUjZ1Y1hvSDc2a0tGemJsYTB2OEpGaHdMRUJrQUtnNHJmdWVQVE11N3NvYzVsZg?oc=5" target="_blank">Texas attorney general probes Lululemon over potential 'forever chemicals' in its activewear</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated an investigation into Lululemon over potential use of harmful 'forever chemicals' known as PFAS in its athletic apparel. The probe aims to determine if Lululemon's marketing misleads customers regarding chemical use. Lululemon responded, stating it phased out PFAS in early 2024 and has since maintained rigorous testing through third-party agencies to ensure continued compliance.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into Lululemon over the potential presence of 'forever chemicals' in its activewear. The probe will examine whether Lululemon's athletic apparel contains PFAS, which the brand's health-conscious customers would not expect based on its marketing. PFAS are a group of widely used materials called 'forever chemicals' because they do not break down easily in nature.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into Lululemon USA Inc., alleging the popular activewear company may have misled consumers about the safety of its products. Paxton’s office issued a Civil Investigative Demand as part of a probe into whether some Lululemon apparel contains PFAS, often called 'forever chemicals', which have been linked in some research to health concerns, including endocrine disruption, infertility, and certain cancers.

Texas is investigating claims that apparel from popular activewear retailer Lululemon contains 'forever chemicals'. State Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that his office had issued a subpoena to the company as part of an investigation into whether Lululemon has misled its health-conscious customers about the safety and quality of its products. PFAS, a set of chemicals that are slow to break down and are used to create products such as nonstick cookware and waterproof fabrics, have been linked to cancer, infertility, and other health problems.

Texas has launched an investigation into Canadian retailer Lululemon over the alleged potential presence of 'forever chemicals' in its activewear, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said in a statement. Lululemon USA is being investigated on 'whether the company has misled consumers about the safety, quality, and health impacts of its products,' Paxton said. The notice cited 'emerging research and consumer concerns' that raised questions about 'the potential presence of certain synthetic materials and chemical compounds in their apparel that may be associated with endocrine disruption, infertility, cancer, and other health issues.'