Results of new FDA tests of nearly 100 foods indicate the vast majority of raw food in the U.S. are free of PFAS contamination.
Category: PFAS
PFAS Forever Chemical Discovered in Bottled Water: Study
A new study sponsored by Consumer Reports and conducted by Johns Hopkins University researchers found PFAS chemicals in 39 out of more than 100 bottled waters tested.
States with New PFAS Laws
PFAS chemicals have among the strongest bonds in chemistry and at the present time there is no ‘death’ of these chemicals, meaning they do not break down over time, but appear they will live on “forever”. PFAS chemicals are not regulated by the U.S. government so it is up to individual states to determine and regulate PFAS chemicals to protect their residents. Many states are not addressing the PFAS problem, but some are. Here are some state laws being proposed or enacted to help protect state residents by at least minimizing exposure to the dangers of PFAS.
Radio Program-Podcast: PFAS
Today’s program will offer a quick and dirty overview of everything you need to know about PFAS…what it is, why we should care about its potential impact to humans, animals and the general environment, where it is hiding, and how you can help minimize exposure to it.
PFAS and Other Dangerous Chemicals Discovered in Fetal Organs
Researchers have discovered toxic industrial chemicals in the organs of fetuses conceived decades after many countries had banned the substances.
Makeup Contains Toxic PFAS Chemicals, say scientists
New scientific research has found toxic PFAS chemicals (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in most waterproof mascara, liquid lipsticks, and foundations tested.
Pet Owners Beware: Popular Flea Control Products Contain Toxic PFAS Chemicals
A new laboratory testing report found that popular pet flea collars and treatments contain high levels of toxic PFAS chemicals.
Alarming levels of PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in mothers’ breast milk: Study
The results of a new study reveal that toxic chemicals known as PFAS have been found in all 50 samples of breast milk tested–at levels nearly 2,000 times what is considered safe in drinking water.
Cardiometabolic Risk for Teens Exposed Early to PFAS: A NIEHS-Nominated Study
Early exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals, including PFOA found in nonstick cookware and thousands of other consumer products, can lead to cardiometabolic defects later in life.
