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• PFAS | Water Contamination, Exposure & Cancer Risk

  https://www.consumernotice.org/environmental/water-contamination/pfas/
  PFAS are a group of man-made “forever chemicals” that don't easily break down in the environment or the human body and may pose serious health risks.

• What Products Contain PFAS & How to Protect Yourself

  https://www.consumernotice.org/environmental/water-contamination/pfas/products/
  PFAS are synthetic chemicals often used when manufacturing products such as water-repellent clothing and nonstick cookware.

• PFAS in Cookware: Safer Kitchen Choices for Healthier Living

  https://www.consumernotice.org/environmental/water-contamination/pfas/cookware/
  Nov 17, 2023 ... Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances are often used in the coatings of nonstick cookware. Cooking in PFAS-coated kitchenware can contaminate ...

• PFAS Lawsuit: $12.5 Billion 3M PFAS Contamination Settlement

  https://www.consumernotice.org/legal/pfas-lawsuit/
  PFAS lawsuits claim that manufacturers have released toxic chemicals. Discover the dangers of PFAS exposure and steps you can take to protect yourself.

• PFAS in Electronics: Companies Involved, Health Risks, Lawsuits

  https://www.consumernotice.org/environmental/water-contamination/pfas/electronics/
  Dec 6, 2023 ... The use of PFAS in electronics is widespread, leading to increased environmental pollution and adverse health effects from high levels of ...

• How to Avoid PFAS | Steps You Can Take

  https://www.consumernotice.org/environmental/water-contamination/pfas/how-to-avoid-pfas/
  Nov 17, 2023 ... PFAS chemicals can be found in drinking water, food packaging, cookware, clothing and cosmetics and can be difficult to avoid.

• PFAS in Food: Dietary Sources, Health Risks, and Safety

  https://www.consumernotice.org/environmental/water-contamination/pfas/food/
  Nov 17, 2023 ... Several common types of food, including meat, seafood, dairy, grains and produce can contain PFAS. Tests of several brands' food packing have revealed elevated ...

• Health Effects of PFAS | Guide of Chemical Risk

  https://www.consumernotice.org/environmental/water-contamination/pfas/health-effects/
  PFAS have been associated with serious health effects including cancer, organ damage and endocrine disruption.

• PFAs in Thinx Underwear: Health Risks, Lawsuit & Settlement

  https://www.consumernotice.org/environmental/water-contamination/pfas/thinx-underwear/
  Nov 17, 2023 ... Several studies and lab tests found per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in Thinx menstrual underwear. PFAS are toxic forever chemicals that may cause serious ...

• PFAS in Cosmetics: Risks, Companies, & Safe Choices

  https://www.consumernotice.org/environmental/water-contamination/pfas/cosmetics/
  Nov 21, 2023 ... Health risks associated with high-level PFAS exposure include impaired fetal development and several types of cancer.