Research has detected hazardous "forever chemicals" in fish from San Francisco Bay, raising health concerns for those who consume them. Linked to serious health issues, these contaminants accumulate in the environment without breaking down. A significant proportion of fish tested were deemed unsafe for consumption, highlighting a gap in California's health advisories. Many affected fishers are low-income individuals and communities of color reliant on local fish for sustenance, underscoring inequities in environmental health and food safety. The study calls attention to industrial pollution in the area and its impact on community health.
"All along the shoreline of San Francisco Bay, especially along the Carquinez, we see how many polluting industries are there. Yet people still fish there and, because of finances, many people eat that fish."
"California has set health advisories for other contaminants in fish, but not for these 'forever chemicals.' Based on Massachusetts' advisory, 83% of the fish tested are considered unsafe to eat daily."
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