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• PFAS | Water Contamination, Exposure & Cancer Risk

  https://www.consumernotice.org/environmental/water-contamination/pfas/
  PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of widely-used, man-made chemicals that are likely all around you.

• PFAS Lawsuit: $12.5 Billion 3M PFAS Contamination Settlement

  https://www.consumernotice.org/legal/pfas-lawsuit/
  The most recent PFAS settlement occurred in June 2023 when 3M agreed to pay up to $12.5 billion to settle lawsuits for PFAS contamination in U.S. water systems.

• What Products Contain PFAS & How to Protect Yourself

  https://www.consumernotice.org/environmental/water-contamination/pfas/products/
  PFAS are synthetic chemicals often used when manufacturing products such as water-repellent clothing and nonstick cookware.

• How to Avoid PFAS | Steps You Can Take

  https://www.consumernotice.org/environmental/water-contamination/pfas/how-to-avoid-pfas/
  Nov 17, 2023 ... PFAS chemicals can be found in drinking water, food packaging, cookware, clothing and cosmetics and can be difficult to avoid.

• PFAS in Cookware: Safer Kitchen Choices for Healthier Living

  https://www.consumernotice.org/environmental/water-contamination/pfas/cookware/
  Nov 17, 2023 ... Cast iron, glass and stainless steel pans are PFAS-free cookware alternatives. These materials are popular with professional chefs and home cooks alike.

• Firefighter PFAS Turnout Gear Lawsuits: Latest Updates

  https://www.consumernotice.org/legal/firefighter-turnout-gear-pfas-lawsuits/
  Firefighter turnout gear lawsuits claim that PFAS — chemicals used in making the protective clothing — caused cancer or other serious conditions. Firefighters ...

• PFAS in Cosmetics: Risks, Companies, & Safe Choices

  https://www.consumernotice.org/environmental/water-contamination/pfas/cosmetics/
  Nov 21, 2023 ... Health risks associated with high-level PFAS exposure include impaired fetal development and several types of cancer.

• PFAS in Food: Dietary Sources, Health Risks, and Safety

  https://www.consumernotice.org/environmental/water-contamination/pfas/food/
  Nov 17, 2023 ... Several common types of food, including meat, seafood, dairy, grains and produce can contain PFAS. Tests of several brands' food packing have ...

• PFAS in Electronics: Companies Involved, Health Risks, Lawsuits

  https://www.consumernotice.org/environmental/water-contamination/pfas/electronics/
  Dec 6, 2023 ... PFAS in Electronics. The use of PFAS in electronics is widespread, leading to increased environmental pollution and adverse health effects from ...

• PFAS in Water: What's the Risk?

  https://www.consumernotice.org/environmental/water-contamination/pfas/water/
  Nov 20, 2023 ... PFAS are bioaccumulative, meaning they collect in the body instead of immediately passing through in waste. As a result, health effects may ...