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Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Girl Scouts of America Is Facing a Class Action Lawsuit That Threatens to Disrupt Beloved Cookie Season
If you weren't aware of it already, it's officially Girl Scout cookie season. The nationally recognized (and quite frankly, obsessive) cookie season falls between January and April of each year, bringing with it loads of fan-favorite flavors for all to enjoy. Between Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Trefoils, Do-si-dos, S'mores and Lemon-Ups, there's plenty of flavors to go around once the season begins. Before we go too far down the favorite-flavor rabbit hole, there is one unfortunate bit of information that can potentially spoil this season's Girl Scout cookie madness: a class action lawsuit. That's right, our beloved Girl Scout cookies were just slapped with a federal lawsuit claiming that some cookies contain heavy metals, pesticides and other toxins. The lawsuit, which was filed by a New York woman on Monday, certainly comes as bad timing for many, as it cites a study by 'Mom's Across America' and 'GMO Science,' claiming that 100-percent of cookies tested in the study contained toxins. It is important to note, however, that the study's claims are solely based on a small sample size of only 25 cookies across three states. So do with that information what you will. Related: In the meantime, there are some other factors that have been made clear in light of the lawsuit. For one, the study results were not peer-reviewed or published in a scientific journal. Additionally, the lawsuit seeks $5 million dollars in damages for people who brought the cookies across the United States. The lawsuit also calls for the cookie sellers to disclose the substances on packaging moving forward. In response to the allegations made via the lawsuit, The Girl Scouts of America shared a blog post last month that the cookies are, in fact, 'safe to eat' and 'manufactured in line with all food safety regulations.' The company also added that heavy metals happen to occur naturally in soil where trace amounts are not a safety issue. Related: 'Girl Scout Cookies are made with ingredients that adhere to food safety standards set by the FDA and other relevant authorities,' the blog post read. 'Our trusted bakers remain committed to compliance with all food safety standards and regulations set forth by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and other relevant health authorities.' Until an official recall is on the books, we'll have to keep an eye on the situation as it develops. In our opinion, a study of more than just 25 cookies should be conducted, however it is pretty worrisome to learn that all 25 cookies tested positive for heavy metals and other toxins. There's definitely more to learn as the investigation progresses. Up Next:
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Nearly 50,000 Girl Scout cookie boxes arrive in Morgantown: How to get yours
MORGANTOWN, (WBOY) — More than 48,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies have officially made their way to Morgantown and will soon be found either at a local booth or at your front door. According to a release put out Monday by the Girl Scouts of the Black Diamond Council, 48,228 boxes of cookies recently arrived at Mylan Park and have been picked up by Girl Scout troops across Monongalia, Marion and Taylor counties. This year's available flavors include: Samoas Tagalongs Thin Mints Trefoils Do-si-dos Girl Scout S'mores Toffee-Tastics Lemon-Ups 'Megalodon' goldfish found in Pennsylvania waterways If you're interested in getting a box for yourself, you can purchase them online, as well as at many booths that the scouts set up around the region. You can find the closest one to you by clicking here. The release said 55% of local cookie proceeds go toward Black Diamond Council-sponsored programming and events. The remaining 45% is split between the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, as well as other costs related to selling and delivering cookies. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Girl Scout cookie season 2025: What's available in NC, where to find them
North Carolina Girl Scout cookie sales are open throughout the state. A recent news release from the Girls Scouts of the USA reminded supporters that 100% of revenue raised through the Girl Scout Cookie Program stays with the local council and troops. Here's what to know about buying Girl Scout cookies in 2025. This year's lineup of 12 Girl Scout cookie varieties includes new additions and plenty of classics: Adventurefuls: Indulgent brownie-inspired cookies topped with caramel flavored crème with a hint of sea salt. Caramel Chocolate Chip: Chewy cookies with rich caramel, semisweet chocolate chips and a hint of sea salt. Caramel deLites/Samoas: Crisp cookies with caramel, coconut and chocolaty stripes. Do-si-dos/Peanut Butter Sandwich: Crunchy oatmeal sandwich cookies with peanut butter filling. Girl Scout S'mores: Crunch graham sandwich cookies with chocolate and marshmallow filling. Lemonades: Savory, refreshing shortbread cookies topped with a tangy lemon-flavored icing. Lemon-Ups: Crispy lemon cookies baked with inspiring messages. Peanut Butter Patties/Tagalongs: Crispy cookies layered with peanut butter and covered with a chocolaty coating. Thin Mints: Crisp, chocolate cookies dipped in a delicious mint chocolaty coating. Toast-Yay!: Toast-shaped cookies full of French toast flavor and dipped in delicious icing. Toffee-tastic: Rich, buttery cookies with sweet, crunchy toffee bits. Trefoils: Shortbread cookies inspired by the original Girl Scout cookie recipe. You can purchase $6 boxes of Girl Scout cookies online or in-person at cookie booths. In general, Girl Scout cookie "season" is January-April yearly, but timing can vary by region. For residents in central and eastern North Carolina, including New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, and Cumberland counties -- part of the Girl Scouts North Carolina Coastal Pines - visit to find a location near Gaston and Cleveland County residents, to buy local from Girl Scouts Peak to Piedmont, visit to find a location near you. You can also text COOKIES to 59618 to stay informed about how to purchase Girl Scout cookies. The Girl Scouts plan to retire Girl Scout S'mores and Toast-Yay! cookie flavors at the end of the 2025 season. Iris Seaton is the trending reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at iseaton@ This article originally appeared on The Fayetteville Observer: Where can I buy Girl Scout cookies in NC? 2025 Girl Scout cookie list
