A recent class-action lawsuit has thrust Girl Scout cookies into the spotlight, raising questions about what’s inside those beloved Thin Mints and Caramel deLites. Let’s break down what we know, what the Girl Scouts say, and what it means for cookie lovers everywhere. The Cookie Controversy: What’s Happening On February 12, 2024, New York resident Amy Mayo filed a proposed class-action lawsuit in federal court against the Girl Scouts of the USA and their cookie producers, ABC Bakers and Little Brownie Bakers (owned by Ferrero USA). The lawsuit alleges that Girl Scout cookies contain “dangerous heavy metals” and pesticides that … Continue reading Girl Scout Cookies Lawsuit: Heavy Metals, Glyphosate Found in Thin Mints, $5M Claim Filed