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More than 100 environmental health-focused groups from across the country sent a letter urging Congress to ban PFAS in food packaging by passing the Keep Food Containers Safe From PFAS Act.

Scientists identified 3,240 potentially harmful chemicals found in “food contact materials (FCMs),” like packaging and processing equipment, utensils and reusable food containers.

A new study has found that chemicals known as phthalates found in plastic food packaging and other consumer goods are killing 91,000 to 107,000 older adults in the U.S. each year. The study outlines the dangers of phthalates in food packaging, although these chemicals are also found in shampoos,...

The Maine PFAS packaging ban won't go into effect unless safer alternatives are readily available at comparable cost and perform just as well.

Numerous studies indicate a causal link between human and animal health problems and environmental exposure to PFAS.