Class action lawsuits against baby bottles claim that products release microplastics when heated

Overview of baby bottle class action lawsuits:

• WHO: Consumers recently filed class action lawsuits against Newell Brands, Mayborn USA Inc., Philips North America LLC and Handi-Craft Company.
• Why: The plaintiffs had filed class action lawsuits because the companies allegedly failed to disclose that harmful microplastic particles could leak from their baby bottles.
• Where: The class action lawsuits were filed in U.S. federal courts.

Consumers have recently targeted baby bottle manufacturers because they allegedly release harmful microplastic particles from their products, thereby endangering the health of babies and young children.

The class action lawsuits focus on the manufacturers of baby bottles Nuk, Tommee Tippee, Philips and Dr. Brown. Consumers claim that the companies did not inform consumers that their products could release microplastics and were therefore unsuitable for use.

Microplastics are created by the decomposition of solid plastic and, according to class action lawsuits, are particularly harmful to small children.

Class action lawsuit: Nuk baby bottles release microplastics when heated

A consumer filed a class action lawsuit against Newell Brands earlier this month because the company’s Nuk baby bottles Leaching microplastics when heated.

The class action lawsuit argues that Newell is misleading consumers by claiming that Nuk baby bottles are BPA-free, when in reality they release microplastics that can pose health risks.

“Before the products were placed on the market and given to consumers for purchase and to children to put in their mouths, the defendant knew or should have known that the products contained harmful microplastic particles,” states the class action lawsuit against Nuk.

Class action lawsuit: Baby bottle manufacturer Tommee Tippee deceives consumers about safety

A consumer filed a class action lawsuit against Mayborn USA Inc. this month, alleging that the company fails to disclose its Tommee Tippee baby bottles release microplastics.

The class action lawsuit alleges that Mayborn falsely claims that Tommee Tippee baby bottles are BPA-free and goes to significant lengths to mislead consumers into believing the bottles are safe to use.

“The defendant fails to disclose in its labeling and marketing of the products that they contain harmful microplastic particles, particularly when heated – a fact material to the plaintiff and all reasonable consumers,” Tommee Tippee’s class action lawsuit states.

Class action lawsuit: Philips deceives consumers by promoting bottles as the “No. 1 bottle brand”

Two consumers filed a class action lawsuit against Philips North America LLC last month because the company allegedly failed to inform consumers that its Avent baby bottles may leak microplastics. when heated.

The class action lawsuit argues that Philips falsely represents to consumers that its baby bottles are safe to use by claiming that it is the “No. 1 bottle brand.”

“(Philips) has effectively made every parent’s worst nightmare come true: unwittingly exposing their children to the dangers of a product they reasonably believed to be safe,” Philips’ class action lawsuit states.

Dr. Brown’s baby bottles and sippy cups release microplastics, class action lawsuit says

Two consumers filed a class action lawsuit against the Handi-Craft Company last month because the company claims not disclosed Dr. Brown’s baby bottles and sippy cups release microplastics.

The class action lawsuit argues that Handi-Craft markets Dr. Brown’s baby bottles and sippy cups as suitable for babies and toddlers, even though the food and beverages contain harmful microplastic particles.

“This disregard for the most vulnerable members of society has endangered the health and well-being of millions of children and defrauded consumers of millions of dollars,” Dr. Brown’s class action lawsuit states.

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