Recent studies have shown that exposure to PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), dubbed “forever chemicals,” since they don’t break down and can accumulate over time, can in some instances lead to adverse human health effects.

PFAS, which refers to a family of thousands of man-made chemicals that persist in the environment and in the human body, have been used since the 1940s in a wide range of industrial and commercial products, including everyday household items such as nonstick cookware, water-resistant apparel and shoes, and stain-resistant carpeting.

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