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EPA details health risks from PFAS at farms

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15.01.2025
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EPA details health risks from PFAS at farms

Food produced on farms whose land was contaminated with toxic “forever chemicals” may have health risks, according to a new draft report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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The report from the EPA is focused on risks to those who live near impacted farms or who otherwise rely primarily on their products rather than for the general public.


Nevertheless, the findings are an acknowledgment from the agency that these chemicals can pose a risk through food.

In particular, the agency found potential risks from drinking milk and eating beef or eggs from contaminated farms.

It also found possible risk from drinking water sourced from contaminated groundwater or eating fish from a lake affected by farm runoff.

In particular, it found risks of cancer exceed acceptable levels.

The report is also a potential step toward action from the government to address the problem — though it will be up to the incoming Trump administration whether to act.

Read more at TheHill.com.

 

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