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?

Now “ Girl Scout cookies ” appears to have a new affiliation: lawsuit. Forbes reports how a class action lawsuit filed Monday in the Eastern District of New York in Brooklyn accuses the organization’s much beloved cookies as being “contaminated with dangerous heavy metals” as well as pesticides.

Key TakeawaysTwo groups of consumer activists are suing Girl Scouts of America because of the presence of heavy metals and other toxins in cookies.The groups commissioned a study that they say identified aluminum,

Here's what to know about Moms Across America and GMOScience, the organizations behind a report on Girl Scout cookies.

The federal lawsuit filed by three New York women against Girl Scouts of America alleges the organization's cookies contain heavy metals, other toxins.

From lemon-flavored cheesecake to peanut butter coffee, these Girl Scout cookie-inspired treats are available this month.

Whether it's simply the wrong time of year or you need to save just a bit of money, these Aldi brand Girl Scout cookie copycats are close to the real deal.