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• EPA Pushes Back PFAS Reporting Deadline Over Budget Constraints

  https://www.consumernotice.org/news/epa-pushes-back-pfas-reporting-deadline-over-budget-constraints/
  Sep 12, 2024 ... The EPA is planning on an eight-month delay to its planned reporting period for PFAS manufacturers and importers following delays in the ...

• Study Finds Link Between PFAS Firefighting Foam and Testicular ...

  https://www.consumernotice.org/news/pfas-firefighting-testicular-cancer/
  Aug 31, 2023 ... A new study found that military personnel who also worked as firefighters had a higher risk of developing cancer from forever chemicals in ...

• Federal PFAS Testing Project Set for Private Wells Near Military ...

  https://www.consumernotice.org/news/federal-pfas-testing-project-set-for-private-wells-near-military-bases/
  Aug 20, 2024 ... “PFAS pose significant risks to drinking water supplies and public health, which is why the EPA and the Army are testing water from wells in ...

• States Sue Chemical Companies Over PFAS 'Forever Chemicals'

  https://www.consumernotice.org/news/states-forever-chemical-lawsuits/
  Jun 29, 2023 ... Maine, Maryland, New Mexico and Rhode Island have all filed litigation against 3M, Dupont and others for creating potentially harmful PFAS ...

• Government Study Reveals High Levels of Toxic Chemicals in Tap ...

  https://www.consumernotice.org/news/usgs-study-toxic-chemicals-tap-water/
  Jul 20, 2023 ... PFAS Found in Food Containers. The EPA is also under fire from consumer groups for allowing the makers of plastic containers to use forever ...

• Are Air Fryers Safe? Cancer Risk, Fire Safety & Recalls

  https://www.consumernotice.org/products/air-fryers/
  Aug 9, 2023 ... However, to reduce PFAS exposure, purchase an air fryer with stainless steel or glass coatings. Use a food thermometer to cook meat, poultry and ...

• EPA Plans Tightening of Rules on 'Forever Chemicals' To Combat ...

  https://www.consumernotice.org/news/epa-plans-tightening-of-rules-on-forever-chemicals-to-combat-health-and-environmental-threats/
  Feb 13, 2024 ... ... PFAS contamination, enforce accountability and enhance public health protections.” Proposed Regulatory Changes for PFAS Management. PFAS ...

• Scientists Combat Rising Levels of Forever Chemicals With Bacteria

  https://www.consumernotice.org/news/pfas-forever-chemicals-bacteria/
  Aug 16, 2023 ... As levels of toxic PFAS chemicals in the environment climb, U.S. researchers are learning how best to destroy them with innovative new ...

• $615 Settlement Agreement tied to AFFF Announced by Carrier ...

  https://www.consumernotice.org/news/615-settlement-agreement-tied-to-afff-announced-by-carrier-global-corp/
  Oct 22, 2024 ... ... PFAS chemicals that the foam contains. Those chemicals have been blamed for the development of cancer and other serious health conditions ...

• Levels of 'Forever Chemicals' Remain High Near Military Bases

  https://www.consumernotice.org/news/high-levels-forever-chemicals-military/
  Jun 7, 2023 ... PFAS are linked to several health conditions, including an increased risk of certain cancers, thyroid disease and negative effects on the immune ...