“PFAS pesticides went from being the exception to now they’re the rule.”AdvertisementMore than 90% of nectarine, peach and plum samples tested contained the PFAS fungicide fludioxonil. There are thousands of PFAS chemicals used in consumer products, electronics, pharmaceuticals and pesticides. Regulators say that not all PFAS chemicals are the same. California has registered 53 PFAS pesticides. According to the report, about 2.5 million pounds of PFAS pesticides are applied annually on California cropland.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 11, 2026 21:32 UTC