The Girl Scouts of the USA organization is named in a lawsuit that claims the iconic fundraising Girl Scout cookies contain elevated amounts of heavy metals and pesticides.

The Girl Scouts have countered that the cookies are safe and pose no health concerns.

USA Today reports the federal class action lawsuit was filed by a New York woman who cites results of a commissioned study of the cookies that indicated 100% of those tested contained heavy metals, toxins, and pesticides. The study was commissioned by Moms Across America and GMO Science.

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