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• Infant PFAS Exposure Linked to Cholesterol and Weight Problems, Study Warns

  November 13, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study suggests that PFAS exposure in utero could increase the risk of hypertension, diabetes and other metabolic disorders in newborns.

• Class Action Lawsuits Filed Against Hershey’s Over High Levels of PFAS in Chocolate Candy Wrappers

  November 11, 2024

  Michael Adams

  The Hershey Company faces multiple class action lawsuits after independent testing has found dangerous “forever chemicals” in the wrappers of many of its chocolate candies.

• Hershey’s Bubble Yum Class Action Lawsuit Claims Gum Contains Toxic PFAS Chemicals

  October 31, 2024

  Michael Adams

  A California man alleges that Bubble Yum gum contains PFAS chemicals at levels that could lead to adverse health consequences for consumers, especially children.

• PFAS Detected in 99% of Bottled Water Sampled Worldwide: Study

  October 30, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds that nearly all bottled water in the world contains small levels of PFAS contamination, although manufacturers could reduce those levels even more through activated carbon and boiling.

• Firefighter’s Liver Cancer Diagnosis Linked to PFAS Exposure From Turnout Gear and AFFF, Lawsuit Claims

  October 29, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A former military service member and firefighter says years of exposure to PFAS chemicals, through both AFFF firefighting foam and his protective turnout gear, resulted in a liver cancer diagnosis.

• Ulcerative Colitis Lawsuit Filed Over Toxic Chemicals in Water From Firefighting Foam

  October 22, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A New York man indicates he developed ulcerative colitis after years of unknowingly drinking water contaminated with firefighting foam PFAS chemicals, seeking damages from companies that manufactured and sold the fire safety products.

• Lawsuit Alleges PFAS Contaminated Drinking Water Caused Kidney Cancer Diagnosis

  October 18, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Alabama woman indicates she developed kidney cancer from PFAS chemicals that contaminated her drinking water, alleging manufacturers knew about the risk for years.

• EPA Calls for More Reporting of Environmental Releases of PFAS Chemicals

  October 7, 2024

  Michael Adams

  As the number of lawsuits over PFAS water contamination nationwide continues to grow, federal regulators are adding 16 more of the “forever chemicals” to the U.S. Toxics Release Inventory.

• 80% of U.S. Military Bases Linked to High Levels of PFAS Contamination: Defense Department

  October 1, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Water contamination problems have been identified at nearly 600 bases nationwide, leading the Defense Department to announce plans to prioritize off-base wells and water systems for early remediation efforts.

• EPA To Place New Restrictions on TCEP Flame Retardants After Final Risk Evaluation

  September 25, 2024

  Michael Adams

  Government regulators determined the toxic chemical often used in paints, fabrics and textiles poses an “unreasonable risk” to the environment and human health.