Hershey class action claims candy wrappers contain PFAS

By Jessy Edwards | Top Class Actions | January 2, 2025

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"The Hershey Co. has been hit with a class action lawsuit alleging that the packaging for several of its popular chocolate products contains harmful “forever chemicals,” known as PFAS.

The lawsuit claims the iconic candy maker failed to disclose the presence of these chemicals in its wrappers, despite marketing its products as high-quality and safe.

Plaintiff Bernadette Beekman filed the class action complaint against The Hershey Co. on Dec. 24 in a Pennsylvania federal court, alleging violations of state and federal consumer laws."