A class action lawsuit claiming Trojan condoms are unsafe because they contain toxic “forever chemicals” was filed in Manhattan on Monday.
According to plaintiff Matthew Goodman, the products advertised as “America’s #1 condom” are unsafe for use because they contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Goodman reportedly had Trojan Ultra Thin condoms he purchased at a pharmacy tested by an independent lab. The report allegedly found organic fluoride in the product, Reuters reported.
“Based on the label (Mr. Goodman) reasonably believed that the product was safe for use on his genitals. Had (Trojan) disclosed on the label that the products contained PFAS chemicals … he would not have purchased the products, or at the very least, would have been willing to pay significantly less,” the court documents state.
The lawsuit is seeking a total of $5 million US (more than $6 million Canadian) in damages from the condom manufacturer, Church & Dwight. If the lawsuit is accepted, anyone who purchased Trojan brand condoms in the United States could be eligible.
Contacted by Reuters, neither Church & Dwight nor the plaintiff’s lawyers responded to requests for comment.
