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• Elevated PFAS Levels Increase Risk Of Severe COVID-19 Infections: Study

  November 6, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study links exposure to chemicals found in firefighting foam, to an increased severity of COVID-19 infections.

• FDA Refuses To Set Limits for PFAS Toxic Chemicals in Bottled Water: Consumer Reports

  October 30, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  Consumer Reports says the FDA has refused to set limits on certain cancer-causing chemicals in bottled water, based on outdated research.

• Firefighter Foam Water Contamination Lawsuit Filed By California Airport

  October 6, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A California airport has filed a lawsuit indicating a number of chemical and safety manufacturers contaminated its water supply and soil with toxic chemicals from firefighting foam.

• High Levels of PFAS Found In Deer Park, La Croix, Perrier and Other Carbonated Water Beverages: Consumer Reports

  September 28, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A new report highlights high levels of potentially toxic chemicals in some brands of bottled water, which the EPA refuses to regulate.

• Firefighter’s Lawsuit Alleges Anti-Fire Foam Resulted in Liver Cancer, Need for Liver Transplant

  September 4, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A retired firefighter says exposure to toxic foam led to liver cancer and the need for a liver transplant.

• Prenatal PFAS Exposure Increases Risk Of Liver Injury To Newborns: Study

  August 6, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study links PFAS exposure during pregnancy to an increased risk of childhood liver damage.

• Some PFAS Compounds To Be Phased Out Of Food Packaging: FDA

  August 3, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA announced the phase-out of potentially cancer-causing chemicals used to make paper and paperboard boxes grease-resistant.