Study Finds PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' in 95% of U.S. Beers Tested
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A scientific study published in Environmental Science & Technology found that 95% of beers tested across the U.S. contain PFAS (forever chemicals), with the highest concentrations in beers brewed in regions with known PFAS-contaminated water sources. The research tested 23 different beers and reveals how water pollution can infiltrate consumer products, raising health concerns.
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They found that beers produced in parts of the country with known PFAS-contaminated water sources showed the highest levels of forever chemicals
The findings reveal how pollution in municipal water supplies can infiltrate popular products, raising concerns for both consumers and brewers
Forever chemicals known as PFAS have turned up in an unexpected place: beer. Researchers tested 23 different beers from across the U.S. and found that 95% contained PFAS, with the highest concentrations showing up in regions with known water contamination
