New research shows disturbingly high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals, or PFAS, in widely used pesticides. When the pesticides are sprayed on plants, the chemicals enter the food supply through contaminated soils.
New research has documented disturbingly high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in widely used pesticides.
These findings contradict previous statements by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that PFAS are not used in registered pesticide products and has prompted Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) to urge that EPA act immediately to ban the use of any pesticide containing PFAS.
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