Apple is facing a class action lawsuit in California that accuses the tech giant of false advertising regarding the company's Apple Watch bands, some of which allegedly contain toxic 'forever' chemicals.
The chemicals known as per- and polyfluroalkyl substances (PFAS) break down very slowly and can build up in the blood of people and animals over time, as well as the environment, including drinking water. According to a guide to PFAS from the Environmental Protection Agency, most research suggests that exposure to PFAS can lead to "adverse health outcomes."
