"FDA Bans Toxic 'Forever Chemicals' from US Food Packaging"
TL;DR
The FDA has announced that companies are voluntarily phasing out the use of "forever chemicals" in food packaging, which can potentially accumulate in the body and have serious health effects. This move is expected to eliminate a major source of dietary exposure to PFAS from food packaging. However, until these products are completely phased out, individuals can take steps to minimize exposure from the foods they eat.
Topics:businesshealth-and-environment#environmental-impact#fda#food-packaging#health-and-environment#health-effects#pfas
- How to avoid PFAS in water, food with ‘forever’ chemicals The Washington Post
- FDA says toxic chemicals in pizza boxes and popcorn bags no longer used in food packaging NBC News
- Certain types of ‘forever chemicals’ will no longer be used in US food packaging, FDA says CNN
- Grease-proof food packaging containing ‘forever chemicals’ is no longer being sold: FDA The Hill
- Food packaging containing toxic "forever chemicals" no longer sold in U.S., FDA says CBS News
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