"Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called " forever chemicals " because of their resistance to natural breakdown, have been detected in an alarming number of consumer products. Now, new research has revealed that these toxic substances are also present in one of America's most popular beverages: beer. Researchers tested 23 beers across the U.S. and found 95% contained PFAS, with the highest levels in regions with documented municipal water contamination, such as North Carolina's Cape Fear River Basin."
"PFAS are synthetic chemicals prized for their water-, oil-, and flame-resistant properties, widely used in nonstick cookware, packaging, firefighting foams, and industrial applications. However, their persistence in the environment and the human body has raised major health concerns. Studies have linked PFAS exposure to cancer, obesity, hormonal disruption, immune suppression, and other chronic diseases. Despite these risks, PFAS contamination of water supplies has been documented across the United States, often affecting communities near industrial sites or areas where firefighting foams have been used."
PFAS contamination has been detected in a majority of U.S. beers, with testing of 23 beers finding PFAS in 95% of samples. The highest concentrations appeared in beers from regions with documented municipal water contamination, notably North Carolina's Cape Fear River Basin. PFAS are synthetic, persistent chemicals used for water-, oil-, and flame-resistance across many products. PFAS exposure is linked to cancer, obesity, hormonal disruption, immune suppression, and other chronic diseases. Current brewery filtration systems cannot remove PFAS, allowing contamination from local water supplies into finished beer. Calls for improved water treatment and brewery safeguards aim to reduce exposure.
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