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Herbicides
PFAS (PFOA/PFOS)
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) including PFOA and PFOS are synthetic chemicals used for their water, stain, and heat resistant properties. They are persistent environmental pollutants and bioaccumulate in humans and wildlife. Not food ingredients; exposure mostly occurs via contaminated food packaging, water, or materials.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Apr 9, 2024
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Bioaccumulation, endocrine disruption, carcinogenicity, liver toxicity, immune dysfunction, developmental toxicity
Benefits
None