6.4K views · 109 reactions | Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (known as PFAS) are long-lasting compounds and by some estimates, this toxic family of chemicals can be found in the blood of nearly every person on the planet. https://cbsn.ws/3ABtH35 | CBS Sunday Morning | Facebook

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) have been used in consumer and industrial products—including plastic products and packaging—since the 1950s. Even bottled water is commonly contaminated by PFAS. They are not good for us. ☢️ PFAS chemicals do not easily degrade in nature. They are now found widely detected in air, soil, drinking water, and even the human body—where a growing body of research alarmingly indicates PFAS can lead to serious health problems, including cancers, reproductive i

⚠️Most disposable plates contain PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances)—chemicals used for water and grease resistance. But research shows: • PFAS disrupt hormone function and suppress the immune system → Grandjean et al., Environmental Health Perspectives, 2013 • Heating plastic or coated paper increases chemical leaching → Rudel et al., Environmental Health Perspectives, 2011 • Even small amounts of daily exposure can accumulate and interfere with detoxification pathways—critical during ca