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NMeFOSAA
A synthetic perfluoroalkyl substance related to PFAS chemicals, often found as a degradation product from certain stain-resistant coatings and firefighting foams. Not a food ingredient; it is an environmental contaminant with potential bioaccumulative and toxic properties.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Feb 6, 2026
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
Persistent environmental pollutant, bioaccumulation, potential endocrine disruption, liver toxicity, carcinogenicity concerns
Benefits
None