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• PFAS | Water Contamination, Exposure & Cancer Risk

  https://www.consumernotice.org/environmental/water-contamination/pfas/
  PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of widely-used, man-made chemicals that are likely all around you.

• 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 ... Cast iron, glass and stainless steel pans are PFAS-free cookware alternatives. These materials are popular with professional chefs and home cooks alike.

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

  https://www.consumernotice.org/legal/pfas-lawsuit/
  The most recent PFAS settlement occurred in June 2023 when 3M agreed to pay up to $12.5 billion to settle lawsuits for PFAS contamination in U.S. water systems.

• 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.

• 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 Food: Dietary Sources, Health Risks, and Safety

  https://www.consumernotice.org/environmental/water-contamination/pfas/food/
  Nov 17, 2023 ... What Foods Contain PFAS? Seafood is a major source of dietary exposure to PFAS. Data is limited, but shellfish appear to contain the highest ...

• Judge Approves Major PFAS Settlements for BASF, Tyco Fire Products

  https://www.consumernotice.org/news/judge-approves-major-pfas-settlements-for-basf-tyco-fire-products/
  Nov 27, 2024 ... Federal Judge Richard Gergel gave the final approval on Friday for a $750 million settlement involving Tyco Fire Products and a $316.5 million settlement ...

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

  https://www.consumernotice.org/environmental/water-contamination/pfas/thinx-underwear/
  Nov 17, 2023 ... Several independent studies that tested Thinx brand menstrual underwear for toxic forever chemicals have confirmed the presence of per- and ...

• 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.