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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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John Tan

Famous Panty Liner Brand Faces Lawsuit As Hundreds of Women Allege Harm From Cancer-Causing Chemical

Hundreds of women allege Carefree panty liners exposed them to cancerous chemical (for illustration purposes only) (Credit: Pexels/Polina Zimmerman)

Hundreds of women have accused the manufacturers of Carefree panty liners of exposing them to a potentially cancer-causing chemical, alleging they developed serious illnesses after years of using the products.

The lawsuit, reportedly filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, claims the feminine hygiene products contained perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), a synthetic substance belonging to a group of chemicals known as PFAS, or 'forever chemicals'.

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