A peer-reviewed study published today in Environmental Health Perspectives reveals that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as “forever chemicals,” are increasingly being incorporated into U.S. pesticide products. This alarming trend threatens to contaminate waterways and poses significant risks to human health.
Researchers from the Center for Biological Diversity, Environmental Working Group, and Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility conducted the first comprehensive review of how PFAS are introduced into U.S. pesticide products. These substances are found in pesticides used on staple foods like corn, wheat, kale, spinach, apples, and strawberries, as well as in household flea treatments and insect-killing sprays.
