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
I have been using these for my child since birth. He is 7 years old and is still in diapers due to developmental delays… I love to buy in bulk. How can this even be allowed with so many safety standards and regulations for products?
I have been using Kirkland fragrance free wipes for almost a year. I really trusted Costco and Kirkland brand, even I used most of over the counter medicine of Kirkland. Please let me know if that’s also not good.
Oh no my two babies have been using these since birth!
I trust the Costco wipes. I have been using them for a long time.
Wow, I Have Been Purchasing This Brand Of Diapers & Wipes For Years Now Since 2019 Shame On Costco!! This Is Babies We’re Talking About I cant Believe What I Am Reading.
I have been using these on my baby since she was born she’s now a 2 and a half year toddler! This is so wrong!! How can they expose our most precious ones this way? I’m just so angry I have always recommended this to every mom I know thinking is a good brand.
Oh no :( been buying these for my kids for a while now. I just bought a new box couple weeks ago. Still almost full :(
I can believe that they put on risk the safety of our children there are many many families using this brand !!!! I’m so mad I’m actually using those I’m going to pass the information for many people know about that !!! Shame on COSTCO AND KIRKLAND
We have bought them since 2018 till current.
I have used these for years on my 3 children as well as myself and husband. Add me to the lawsuit. !