{"id":2592527,"date":"2026-04-19T12:04:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T16:04:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-ag-paxton-launches-probe-into-lululemon-for-allegedly-exposing-customers-to-harmful-chemicals-in-clothing-2\/"},"modified":"2026-04-19T12:07:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T16:07:15","slug":"texas-ag-paxton-launches-probe-into-lululemon-for-allegedly-exposing-customers-to-harmful-chemicals-in-clothing-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-ag-paxton-launches-probe-into-lululemon-for-allegedly-exposing-customers-to-harmful-chemicals-in-clothing-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas AG Paxton Launches Probe Into Lululemon for Allegedly Exposing Customers to Harmful Chemicals in Clothing"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">32<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftexas-ag-paxton-launches-probe-into-lululemon-for-allegedly-exposing-customers-to-harmful-chemicals-in-clothing-2%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2592527&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an inquiry into Lululemon to determine whether its apparel contains PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances).Lululemon says it stopped using PFAS more than two years ago, and that any use had been limited to a small portion of its durable-water-repellent products. The AG\u2019s office will review the company\u2019s restricted-substances list, testing protocols, and supply-chain practices to assess compliance with safety standards. Paxton stated that americans should not be deceived when making healthy choices. Lululemon says it is indeed cooperating, that its products meet global safety standards, and that it requires vendors to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nearly-2-dozen-toddlers-sickened-by-lead-linked-to-applesauce-pouches\/\" title=\"Nearly 2 Dozen Toddlers Sickened By Lead Linked To Applesauce Pouches\">conduct regular testing<\/a> for restricted substances thru credible third-party agencies. The company\u2019s shares were down slightly in late trading.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a probe into Lululemon over the potential use of harmful chemicals in its clothing. But the activewear company says it stopped using the so-called &ldquo;forever chemicals&rdquo; more than two years ago.<\/p>\n<p>The investigation, announced on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.texasattorneygeneral.gov\/news\/releases\/attorney-general-ken-paxton-launches-investigation-lululemon-over-potential-presence-toxic-forever\">attorney general website<\/a> Monday, concerns whether Lululemon&rsquo;s athletic apparel contains <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/pfas-forever-chemicals-trump-zeldin-epa-water-a1c15348e9fc42bd22b10d0329b2f321\">PFAS<\/a>, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.<\/p>\n<p>These so-called &ldquo;forever chemicals&rdquo; don&rsquo;t break down easily, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >attorney general&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s office said Lululemon&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tariffs-sink-canadian-couples-long-running-e-commerce-operation\/\" title=\"Tariffs sink Canadian couples&#039; long-running e-commerce operation\">customers wouldn&#038;rsquo<\/a>;t expect their presence based on the brand&rsquo;s marketing, which highlights wellness and sustainability.<\/p>\n<p>The attorney general&rsquo;s office also announced that it will review the company&rsquo;s &ldquo;restricted substances&rdquo; list, testing protocols, and supply network practices to determine whether Lululemon&rsquo;s products comply with its stated safety standards.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Americans should not have to worry if they are being deceived when trying to make healthy choices for themselves and their families,&rdquo; Paxton said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"anyclipvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadAnyclip() { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst container=document.getElementById(\"anyclipvideo\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!container) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=\"https:\/\/player.anyclip.com\/anyclip-widget\/lre-widget\/prod\/v1\/src\/lre.js\"; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.setAttribute(\"pubname\", \"westernjournalcom\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.setAttribute(\"widgetname\", \"001w000001jULVcAAO_M12924\");  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ append inside the container so player shows in correct spot \t\t\t\t\t\tcontainer.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\"));  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the index of the last <\/p>\n<p> before the target element \t\t\t\t\t\tlet targetIndex=paragraphs.findIndex(p=> p.compareDocumentPosition(targetElement) & Node.DOCUMENT_POSITION_PRECEDING);  \t\t\t\t\t\tif (targetIndex===-1 || targetIndex <x) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Not enough paragraphs before the target element.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\treturn paragraphs[targetIndex - x]; \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Set up IntersectionObserver \t\t\t\t\tfunction observeElement(element) { \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!element) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst observer=new IntersectionObserver( \t\t\t\t\t\t\t(entries)=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tentries.forEach(entry=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (entry.isIntersecting) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.log(\"Paragraph is now visible:\", entry.target.textContent.trim()); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadAnyclip(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #anyclipvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#anyclipvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>In a statement ed to The Associated Press on Monday, Lululemon said that it hadn&rsquo;t used PFAS in its products since it phased out the substances in early 2024.<\/p>\n<p>It said the chemical had been used in durable water repellent products, a small  of its assortment.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The health and safety of our guests is paramount, and our products meet or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-ag-paxton-launches-probe-into-lululemon-for-allegedly-exposing-customers-to-harmful-chemicals-in-clothing\/\" title=\"Texas AG ... Launches Probe Into ... for Allegedly Exposing Customers to ... in Clothing\">exceed global regulatory<\/a>, safety, and quality standards,&rdquo; Lululemon said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We require all our vendors to regularly conduct testing for restricted substances, including PFAS, by credible third-party agencies to confirm ongoing compliance.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Lululemon said it was aware of the inquiry from the attorney general&rsquo;s office and was cooperating by providing requested documentation.<\/p>\n<p>s of Lululemon were down less than 1 percent in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/federal-reserve-hikes-interest-rates-as-inflation-persists\/\" title=\"Federal Reserve Hikes Interest Rates as Inflation Persists\">late afternoon trading<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: italic;\">The Western Journal has reviewed this Associated Press story and may have altered it prior to publication to ensure that it meets our editorial standards.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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Lululemon says it stopped using PFAS more than two years ago, with any use limited to a small portion of durable water-repellent finishes. The investigation will also review the company\u2019s restricted-substances list, testing procedures, and supply-chain practices to see if products meet stated safety standards. Paxton said Americans shouldn\u2019t have to worry about being deceived when choosing health-related products.<\/p>\n<p>Lululemon told the Associated Press it has not used PFAS since early 2024 and notes the chemical was once used in a small part of its lineup for durable water repellents. The company emphasizes that customer health and safety are paramount and that its products meet or exceed global safety and quality standards, adding that vendors are required to regularly test for restricted substances, including PFAS, through credible third-party labs to confirm ongoing compliance. Lululemon said it is cooperating with the inquiry by providing requested documentation. 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