November 25, 2024
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of chemicals that includes more than 12,000 different compounds with various chemical properties[1]. More commonly known as Teflon, these substances are found everywhere;
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How to Solve Food PFASs from Cooking: While non-stick cookware was around in the 1960’s, it became very popular in the 80’s. When PFOA, which was used in Teflon cookware until 2013 came under fire. Manufacturers claimed it was burnt off in the manufacturing process, however, studies showed that not to be the case[1].
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PFAS are so dangerous, in 2021 the State of Maine outlawed the sale of certain consumer products that contained it, and by 2030[1] no products in Maine will be allowed to contain PFASs unless deemed as “unavoidable”[2]. The ‘unavoidable’ most likely will be industrial applications that fall within specific guidelines, which will be discussed later
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