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• 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 | 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 ...

• 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.

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

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

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

  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.

• 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.

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

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