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and immunotoxic effects .
Humphrey claims that Smucker employs food scientists , packing engineers and others who focus on food safety , nutrition and pet food packaging suitability . Therefore , Smucker should have known about the health risks associated with TiO2 and PFAS , she alleges .
“ Nonetheless , [ Smucker ] sells pet food containing TiO2 and PFAS , abusing the public ’ s trust and failing to inform consumers of the implications of consuming the toxins ,” the class action lawsuit says .
Humphrey says she has purchased Smucker ’ s cat food products numerous times after reviewing the labeling , packaging and marketing materials and trusting that the cat food was healthy for animal consumption .
Had she known that the Smucker cat food products contained TiO2 and the packaging contained PFAS , she would not have purchased the products or would have purchased them on different terms , the class action lawsuit alleges .
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