![]() Unfortunately, PFAS from food wrappers contaminates water in the communities where it is produced, can seep into the food we eat, and pollute soil and water when packaging is disposed of in a landfill. In fact, a recent peer-reviewed study by Toxic Free Future and the University of Washington found PFAS in every sample of breast-milk from fifty mothers in the Seattle area. PFAS are sometimes called “forever chemicals” because they are resistant to breaking down naturally in the environment, and can remain in people’s bodies for years. ![]() That’s because many popular chain restaurants wrap their food in packaging made with PFAS, a dangerous class of chemicals that have been linked to an increased risk for some cancers, lower birth weight and immune system suppression. The next time you order takeout at a favorite restaurant, there is a decent chance it will include a side order of toxic forever chemicals. By Brian Ronholm Director of Food Policy at Consumer Reports, and Liz Hitchcock Director at Safer Chemicals Healthy Families ![]()
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