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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/
  Also called “forever chemicals,” PFAS are synthetic chemicals often used when manufacturing products such as water-repellent clothing and nonstick cookware.

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

  https://www.consumernotice.org/legal/pfas-lawsuit/
  PFAS lawsuits claim that manufacturers have released toxic chemicals. PFAS are sometimes called “forever chemicals” because they don't break down.

• How to Avoid PFAS | Steps You Can Take

  https://www.consumernotice.org/environmental/water-contamination/pfas/how-to-avoid-pfas/
  PFAS can be found in a variety of household products such as cosmetics, clothes and microwavable foods. See how to avoid PFAS exposure.

• EPA Proposes Expanding Public Access to PFAS ...

  https://www.consumernotice.org/news/epa-proposes-expanding-public-access-to-pfas-contamination-data/
  PFAS are synthetic chemicals widely used in many industries for their water and grease-resistant properties. They earned the nickname “forever ...

• PFAS in Water: What's the Risk?

  https://www.consumernotice.org/environmental/water-contamination/pfas/water/
  Health Risks of PFAS in Drinking Water · Decreased fertility in women · Elevated cholesterol levels · Higher rates of preeclampsia · Hormone ...

• Health Effects of PFAS | Guide of Chemical Risk

  https://www.consumernotice.org/environmental/water-contamination/pfas/health-effects/
  Health Effects of PFAS include a greater risk of increased cholesterol levels, developmental effects and thyroid disease. See how you may be exposed.

• PFAS in Cookware: Safer Kitchen Choices for Healthier ...

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

• Firefighter PFAS Turnout Gear Lawsuits: Latest Updates

  https://www.consumernotice.org/legal/firefighter-turnout-gear-pfas-lawsuits/
  Firefighter turnout gear lawsuits claim that PFAS — chemicals used in making the protective clothing — caused cancer or other serious conditions ...

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

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