NEW YORK, Sept 9 (Askume) – A new lawsuit on Monday said Trojan condoms are unsafe because they contain toxic “forever chemicals” linked to cancer.
In a class action lawsuit filed in Manhattan federal court, plaintiff Matthew Goodman said Church & Dwight (CHD.N) products were promoted as “America’s No. 1 condoms” but were not fit for purpose because they contain specific ingredients.
Goodman said an independent lab tested Trojan Ultra Thin condoms purchased from a Manhattan pharmacy and found they contained organofluorides, which were “virtually non-existent,” in addition to other man-made PFAS chemicals.
“Based on the label, he believed the product was safe for use on his genitals,” the complaint quoted Goodman as saying.
It says, “If the defendant had disclosed on the label that the product contained PFAS chemicals and the potential hazards of exposure to PFAS chemicals, he would not have purchased the product, or at least would have paid a much lower price.” Okay.
The complaint calls for Church & Dwight, based in Ewing, N.J., to pay at least $5 million in damages to people who bought Trojan condoms nationwide.
Church & Dwight did not immediately respond to a request for comment after the market opened. Plaintiffs’ attorneys did not immediately respond to a similar request.
In July, consumer advocacy blog Mamavention said a test of 29 popular condoms and lubricants found that some condoms, including Trojan Ultra Thin Condoms, may contain PFAS.
PFAS are found in hundreds of consumer and commercial products, including cosmetics, nonstick pans and stain-resistant clothing.
These are called “forever chemicals” because they do not break down easily in the human body or the environment.
PFAS have been linked to negative health effects , including high cholesterol, low birth weight, reduced antibody response to vaccines, and kidney and testicular cancer.
The case is Goodman v. Church & Dwight Co., U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, No. 24-06813.
