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Food from farms contaminated with ‘forever chemicals’ may pose human health risks: EPA

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14.01.2025

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

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........

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