If you live on Long Island, you could be eating PFAS‑contaminated vegetables

By Nicole Alarcon | PIX11 | March 5, 2026

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"New data suggests PFAS, commonly called “forever chemicals,” were found in locally grown vegetables on Long Island, according to a group of experts.

Citizens Campaign for the Environment, Stony Brook University and Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) released findings Thursday showing elevated PFAS levels in vegetables sampled from eight farms across the North and South Forks.

Samples were taken from vegetables including carrots, romaine lettuce, Boston lettuce and beets.

Researchers said the produce came from two organic farms and six farms that use pesticides. The farms where samples were collected were not identified by name or location."

Location:

• North AmericaUS
• North AmericaUSNew York

Topics:

• ChemicalsPFAS
• Environment
• ImpactAgriculture
• Affected community
• Health