(CNN) – A proposed class action lawsuit claims some Girl Scout cookies contain heavy metals, pesticides and other toxins.
A New York woman filed the lawsuit in federal court on Monday.
The lawsuit cites a study by Moms Across America and GMO Science that claims 100% of the cookies tested contained toxins.
It’s important to note that the study’s claims are based on a small sample size.
The study was not peer-reviewed or published in a scientific journal.
The suit seeks $5 million in damages for people who bought the cookies across the U.S.
It also calls for the cookie sellers to disclose the substances on packaging.
The Girl Scouts responded to the allegations on a blog post last month.
The organization says the cookies are safe to eat and are manufactured with all food safety regulations.
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