New Hampshire Lawmakers Seek To Extend Statute of Limitation for PFAS Exposure Lawsuits
Residents may not know for years that they were exposed to PFAS or the injuries that it caused, lawmakers argue.
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Tag Archives: PFAS
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PFAS and Microplastics Make for Toxic Combination: Study
Researchers warn that PFAS are often found in microplastics, and the two toxic substances appear to have a synergistic effect when combined.
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Study Finds Link Between PFAS and Kidney Problems Caused by Gut Bacteria
Findings come as chemical companies face thousands of lawsuits involving kidney cancer from PFAS exposure, which could be the result of damage to gut microbiomes.
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EPA Report Touts “Unprecedented Progress” in PFAS Contamination Cleanup
PFAS contamination is an “urgent threat to public health and the environment," according to a new report that outlines efforts to protect communities nationwide and improve their water infrastructure.
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Infant PFAS Exposure Linked to Cholesterol and Weight Problems, Study Warns
Researchers warn that it is "vital" to reduce PFAS exposure for expecting mothers, given long-term health risks for unborn children.
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Class Action Lawsuits Filed Against Hershey’s Over High Levels of PFAS in Chocolate Candy Wrappers
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.
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Hershey’s Bubble Yum Class Action Lawsuit Claims Gum Contains Toxic PFAS Chemicals
Independent testing found levels of PFAS in Bubble Yum gum that could lead to adverse health consequences for consumers, especially children.
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PFAS Detected in 99% of Bottled Water Sampled Worldwide: Study
Manufacturers could reduce PFAS levels in bottled water significantly, through the use of activated carbon and boiling, researchers noted.
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Firefighter’s Liver Cancer Diagnosis Linked to PFAS Exposure From Turnout Gear and AFFF, Lawsuit Claims
Manufacturers failed to warn firefighters and military service members about the risks of PFAS exposure from AFFF firefighting foam and turnout gear, lawsuit claims.
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Ulcerative Colitis Lawsuit Filed Over Toxic Chemicals in Water From Firefighting Foam
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.
