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US FDA discovers PFAS in cod, shrimp, tilapia, salmon samples
News
1 Jun 2023 | Seafood Source
Out of 186 samples recently tested by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, PFAS were discovered in two cod samples, two shrimp samples, one sample of tilapia, and one sample of salmon.
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Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Report
Policy
20 Mar 2023
The NDAA for FY 2021 directs the PFAS ST to identify all currently Federally-funded PFAS research and development; to identify scientific and technological challenges that must be addressed to understand and to significantly reduce the environmental and human health impacts of PFAS.
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in breast milk and infant formula: A global issue
Science
3 Jan 2023 | Environ. Res.
Breast milk concentrations of PFOA and PFOS often exceed children’s drinking water screening values, and limited information on infant formula means that families cannot generally know whether their infant’s exposures exceed safe levels.
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PFAS and Federal Contracting: What Contractors Should Know and Why
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15 Sep 2022 | JDSurpa
Government contractors should monitor PFAS developments both in the litigation and government acquisition space to ensure they are prepared should an issue arise.
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Official health communications are failing PFAS-contaminated communities
Science
10 May 2022 | Environmental Health
Immediate action should be undertaken to review and improve official health communications intended to inform the public and health providers about the risks of PFAS exposure and guide community and medical decisions.
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Maine ‘Forever Chemicals’ Problem Has Now Spread to Chicken Eggs
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13 Dec 2021 | Bangor News
A second round of testing in March after the chickens had been switched over to treated, PFAS-free water, showed a significant drop in the eggs’ PFAS levels.
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Officials Underestimating ‘Forever Chemicals’ Lurking in US Food
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12 Dec 2021 | The Hill
Data on PFAS exposures in the U.S. food supply are minimal and analytical methods in research are limited — likely leading to an underestimation of exposures.
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[Press Release] Bipartisan Bill to Ban PFAS Chemicals in Food Containers Introduced to Congress Today
News
18 Nov 2021 | Safer Chemicals Healthy Families and Toxic-Free Future
PFAS policy leaders and science experts urge Congress to act soon on the legislation.
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What’s After PFAS For Paper Food Packaging?
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3 Oct 2021 | C&EN
As US states ban the use of ‘forever chemicals’ in these products, papermakers are turning to other materials—without disclosing what’s in them.
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FDA Finds PFAS in Fish Sticks, Tuna and Protein Powder
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30 Aug 2021 | Indiana Environmental Reporter
Fish sticks tested positive for PFOS and PFNA, canned tuna tested positive for PFOS and PFDA and protein powder tested positive for PFOS.
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[Press Release] FDA Releases PFAS Testing Results from First Survey of Nationally Distributed Processed Foods
News
26 Aug 2021 | FDA News Release
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released the first survey of PFAS in nationally distributed processed foods, including several processed baby foods.
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FDA acts on fluorinated plastic packaging. What are next steps?
Policy
10 Aug 2021
On August 5, the FDA sent a letter to manufacturers, distributors, and users of fluorinated polyethylene food contact articles reminding them that these articles must be made under specific conditions to comply with existing regulation or otherwise the food contact articles “are not lawful.”
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PFAS: fears over lax US standards prompt bill on beauty products’ safety
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6 Aug 2021 | The Guardian
Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) have reintroduced the Personal Care Products Safety Act, a piece of legislation that would require companies to disclose all the ingredients used in their products, be able to demonstrate their safety and register their entities with the FDA.
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FDA Raises Alarm Over PFAS Tainted Food Containers
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6 Aug 2021 | E&E News
FDA is warning the food industry that certain processes for producing plastic used for food containers may result in PFAS leaching into food.
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US House expects to vote next week on expanding PFAS regulations on toxic chemicals in drinking water
News
15 Jul 2021 | The Florida Phoenix
The bipartisan PFAS Action Act aims to reduce Americans’ exposure to the toxic chemicals in air, water and consumer products.