Dangerous “forever chemicals” have been found in the wrappers of many Hershey candies, including Hershey's Chocolate Bars, Hershey’s Kisses, Reese’s Pieces and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
Independent testing found levels of PFAS in Bubble Yum gum that could lead to adverse health consequences for consumers, especially children.
Manufacturers could reduce PFAS levels in bottled water significantly, through the use of activated carbon and boiling, researchers noted.
Manufacturers failed to warn firefighters and military service members about the risks of PFAS exposure from AFFF firefighting foam and turnout gear, lawsuit claims.
Manufacturers of firefighting foam have known for decades about the risk of water contamination, but failed to warn the public about the potential side effects, lawsuit claims.
Federal regulators are adding 16 additional “forever chemicals” to the U.S. Toxics Release Inventory, amid continuing concerns over PFAS water contamination.
Military plans to prioritize private, off-base drinking water wells and systems to address problems with high levels of PFAS contamination at 600 bases nationwide.
Lawsuit indicates that a Colorado Springs resident developed ulcerative colitis and thyroid disease from chemicals in AFFF firefighting foam, which contaminated local drinking water.
Since the 1950s, companies have known that PFAS in carpets could lead to cancer in children who inhale carpet dust and debris, lawsuit alleges.
Toxic chemicals contained in the firefighting foam were accidentally released into Brunswick Executive Airport storm water and sewer systems, which may cause contamination of area drinking water.
