EHN.org partially funded the testing and Pete Myers, chief scientist of Environmental Health Sciences, which publishes Environmental Health News, reviewed the findings. In order to protect the public, PFAS should not be present in food packaging like butter wrappers. I highly recommend the industry fix this problem as soon as possible.”Can PFAS get from packaging into our food? PFAS have previously been found in food packaging such as pizza boxes, sandwich wrappers, French fry containers and popcorn bags due to their water- and oil-proof qualities. “Those eight out of 22 butter brands still using PFAS found by Mamavation in their wraps should come to terms with the serious PFAS health threats … and get rid of PFAS compounds altogether in every aspect of their business,” Collins added.

Source: Washington Post July 12, 2023 11:18 UTC