Fluorinated Compounds in U.S. Fast Food Packaging.

Laurel A, Schaider,; Simona A, Balan,; Arlene, Blum,; David Q, Andrews,; Mark J, Strynar,; Margaret E, Dickinson,; David M, Lunderberg,; Johnsie R, Lang,; Graham F, Peaslee,

doi:10.1021/acs.estlett.6b00435

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Fluorinated Compounds in U.S. Fast Food Packaging.

Published in Environmental science & technology letters • Jan 1, 2017

Authors:

Schaider, Laurel A

Balan, Simona A

Blum, Arlene

Abstract

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are highly persistent synthetic chemicals, some of which have been associated with cancer, developmental toxicity, immunotoxicity, and other health effects. PFASs in grease-resistant food packaging can leach into food and increase dietary exposure. We coll...

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