Update:
- Costco asked a California federal judge to dismiss a class action lawsuit accusing the retailer of selling Kirkland-branded fragrance-free baby wipes containing unsafe levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
- Costco argues the complaint is an effort to “scare innocent parents” into believing they risk harm to their children by using the wipes.
- The global retailer argues the class action lawsuit also fails to name any PFAS identified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as specifically of concern.
- The class action lawsuit claims Cotsco represents its Kirkland baby wipes are made with only naturally derived ingredients despite allegedly containing PFAS.
Costco Kirkland baby wipes class action lawsuit overview:
- Who: Larisa Bullard and Mila Corrigan filed a class action lawsuit against Costco Wholesale Corp. and Nice-Pak Products Inc.
- Why: Bullard and Corrigan claim Costco marketed and sold Kirkland-branded fragrance free baby wipes containing unsafe levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
- Where: The class action lawsuit was filed in California federal court.
(June 27, 2024)
Costco markets and sells Kirkland-branded fragrance free baby wipes containing unsafe levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a new class action lawsuit alleges.
Plaintiffs Larisa Bullard and Mila Corrigan claim Costco represents its Kirkland Signature Baby Wipes, Fragrance Free baby wipes product is made with naturally derived ingredients despite allegedly containing PFAS.
“Direct PFAS exposure to infants and babies from defendant’s wipes pose a health risk, the likes of which plaintiffs and class members sought to avoid by purchasing defendant’s plant-based, natural-material, toxin-free products for their babies,” the Costco class action says.
Bullard and Corrigan want to represent a nationwide class along with New York and California subclasses of consumers who purchased the Kirkland Signature Baby Wipes, Fragrance Free baby wipes product during the statute of limitations period.
Testing shows Costco baby wipes contain ‘significant’ PFAS levels, class action claims
Bullard and Corrigan claim independent research conducted by their counsel through a Department of Defense laboratory discovered the presence of unsafe levels of PFAS in the Kirkland baby wipes.
“Defendants market the product as conferring certain health, safety and use benefits, when testing demonstrates that the product actually contains significant levels of unsafe, toxic PFAS chemicals,” the Costco class action says.
Bullard and Corrigan claim Costco—along with product manufacturer Nice-Pak Products Inc.—are guilty of negligent misrepresentation, fraudulent concealment or omission, fraud, unjust enrichment and breach of express warranty and violating New York General Business Law and California’s False Advertising Law, Consumers Legal Remedies Act and Unfair Competition Law.
The plaintiffs demand a jury trial and request declaratory and injunctive relief along with an award of compensatory, statutory and punitive damages for themselves and all class members.
A consumer filed a separate class action lawsuit against Costco earlier this month over claims the company falsely promises to disclose if an item is cheaper in its store than on its website.
Have you purchased Kirkland Signature Baby Wipes, Fragrance Free baby wipes? Let us know in the comments.
The plaintiffs are represented by L. Timothy Fisher, Joshua R. Wilner and Joshua B. Glatt of Bursor & Fisher, P.A.
The Costco Kirkland baby wipes class action lawsuit is Bullard, et al. v. Costco Wholesale Corp., et al., Case No. 4:24-cv-03714, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
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1,641 thoughts onCostco seeks dismissal of PFAS baby wipes class action
We have been using these wipes for at least 5 years!
We’ve been purchasing these for years on a regular basis. Like a lot of people thinking these were a ‘healthier’ great product we use them as a family for a lot of things! Our 24 yr old son who has Down Syndrome had a seizure recently and ended up at the ER. We’re not sure why. We’re going for another MRI today to hopefully find out more. I’m in no way saying this is related; I don’t believe in fear mongering. But I am disappointed to learn that this product that’s been used on our butts and hands & face etc… for years may have posed a threat to our health (especially our beautiful son.) I’m more disappointed in the company that makes them however and I hope that our skin being the largest organ of our bodies has not been compromised. I’m not just disappointed… I am also very concerned and even angry.
I use Costco wipes but they were always bought for me with my mother in laws Costco card but my money did that count ?
How upsetting. I’ve been using these since my baby was born.
I buy these often, for myself, is there a code/number I should look for that signifies a bad batch ??
As a Registered Nurse and a new grandma of 2 babies, I have purchased a significant amount of the Kirkland wipes over the past 18 months. I trusted in the safety of these wipes for my granddaughters and now I am absolutely sickened to know may have put them in harms way. This is absolutely uncalled for. Why put the most vulnerable population in such a huge risk. We demand answers.
I used these for as long as I can remember. I got these about a month ago and my toddler got a really really bad yeast infection! She’s not even 2 yet. I’ll be returning the 3 packs I have left that are unopened! Hoping to join this lawsuit.
I buy this all the time for myself , and my grandaughter and daughter uses them too , we have been using it a long time .
I’ve been using these for years as a face and body wipe since I have severe allergies. Gave a bunch for my son to use on my grandson too.
Shocked and irritated to hear this! Been using these wipes for over a year on my daughter. This country and their unsafe chemicals infuriate me! DO BETTER!