Canadian Food Packaging Contain High Levels of Toxic PFAS 'Forever Chemicals'
High levels of toxic PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' are found in Canadian fast-food packaging.
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High levels of toxic PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' are found in Canadian fast-food packaging.
A new paper notes that they can detect per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances - deemed by environmental activists as "forever" chemicals because they persist from to eight years - in 42 samples of food packaging.
Bags for desserts such as donuts are also high in PFAS, which can be toxic
As the U.S. and EU make strides in banning toxic, long-lived chemicals known as PFAS, some researchers wonder: what’s taking Canada so long?
As the U.S. and EU make strides in banning toxic, long-lived chemicals known as PFAS, some researchers wonder: what’s taking Canada so long?