Girl Scouts of the U.S. say their cookies are safe to eat despite a report that found heavy metals in some cookies. What do experts say?

Girl Scouts has just been hit with a lawsuit alleging that its cookies contain dangerous levels of pesticides and heavy metals. Here's what to know.

Appleton, Green Bay and surrounding areas have access to ABC Baker's cookies, with the exception of Calumet County which has access to Little Brownie Bakers. The differences between the two bakers comes down to a matter of history, Brozek said.

The Girl Scouts have been sued by consumers over the alleged presence of “heavy metals” and pesticides in its popular Thin Mints and other cookies. A proposed class action was filed on Monday night in the Brooklyn,

Girl Scouts of America is facing a $5 million lawsuit from a woman who cites a study that found popular cookie types like Thin Mints, contain 'pesticides, heavy metals'

With food safety a major topic of conversation as of late, many have maintained vigilance when browsing the aisles of the grocery store. From deli meats to vegetables to pancake mix, it can be hard to know what’s next in terms of recalls or contaminants.