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PFAS (PFOA/PFOS)

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

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Food and supplement guidelines

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Risks

Bioaccumulation, endocrine disruption, carcinogenicity, liver toxicity, immune dysfunction, developmental toxicity

Benefits

None