Last May, the EPA issued a press release claiming that 10 pesticide products it tested contained no perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), contradicting a study published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials by former EPA researcher Steven Lasee.
PFAS are long-lasting chemicals linked with various harmful health impacts in humans and animals.
The NGO Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) on Tuesday accused the agency of lying about its results after a Freedom of Information Act request revealed PFAS has been found in the tested products.