Researchers have revealed the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in vegetables from Sydney and Newcastle in Australia. The research, published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, addresses a critical gap in our understanding of PFAS contamination in vegetables and its potential implications for human health.
Study finds young girls most sensitive to PFAS 'forever chemicals' found in Australian vegetables retrieved 23 May 2024 from https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-05-young-girls-sensitive-pfas-chemicals.html
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