Study Reveals Hazardous PFAS Chemicals in Food Packaging

Supposedly safe replacement PFAS used in food packaging break down into toxic compounds, contaminating food and the environment, according to a recent study. The study challenges the PFAS industry’s claims about the safety of polymeric PFAS, suggesting that the best course of action is to eliminate the entire class of PFAS from non-essential uses. The researchers found that the concentration of PFAS declined by up to 85% after storing the products for two years under normal conditions, much of which was consistent with the breakdown of the polymeric PFAS added to the fast-food packaging.