Scientists Monitoring Toxic PFAS Chemicals in Food Packaging

Scientists are calling for a better understanding of the health ramifications of ubiquitous ‘grease proofing’ chemicals that have been used for decades in US foods.

EPA Finally Addressing Toxic PFAS Forever Chemicals

The U.S. federal government has finally announced a plan to take action on PFAS, a ubiquitous class of toxic chemicals that have been associated with a wide range of potential health risks.

EPA proposing setting PFAS limits in wastewater

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced plans this week for regulation that would for the first time set limits on levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS*, that certain manufacturers and users of the chemical compound discharge in wastewater.

U.S. Military Leaving Behind PFAS, Other Highly Toxic Chemicals in Afghanistan

Some of the military bases the U.S. is leaving behind in Afghanistan are filled with toxic chemicals that can pose serious health and environmental problems, including substances that increase the risk of cancer and other diseases.. What is worse: these toxic sites may never get a full cleanup.

Toxic PFAS Forever Chemicals are Leaching into Your Home Air at Worrying Levels, say scientists

New study results have revealed that we are breathing in concerning levels of toxic outgassed PFAS chemicals inside our homes, schools and workplaces everyday.

PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ found in Tuna, Fish Sticks, Protein Powder and Baby Food, says FDA

On August 26, 2021 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it had found PFAS “forever chemicals” in some processed foods.

New unlikely-to-pass bill would require FDA to study, reassess food chemicals

A new bill would require the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to study and reassess chemicals used in food.

FDA says Nearly All Raw Food in U.S. Free of PFAS Chemicals

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.

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.