FDA investigating ‘forever chemicals’ in seafood

By Sharon Udasin | The Hill | November 21, 2024

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“The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be investigating the presence of ‘forever chemicals’ in seafood, with the goal of understanding how such contamination contributes to dietary exposures and public health.

The FDA has issued a request for information seeking scientific data on concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in seafood, the surrounding environment and processing water. The agency also said it would be looking for mitigation strategies for decreasing exposure to the compounds in this food supply.

Known for their ability to persist in the human body and the environment, PFAS have been linked to a variety of serious illnesses, including thyroid disease, kidney cancer and testicular cancer.”…

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