Binghamton University: Citizen Science - Do You Know Whether Your Takeout Has Potentially Dangerous Chemicals?
December 08, 2023
December 08, 2023
BINGHAMTON, New York, Dec. 8 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
You're hungry after a study marathon and decide to grab a quick burrito.
What you may not know: that crinkly wrapper may contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), termed "forever chemicals" because they don't break down in the environment or our bodies. And PFAS carry significant potential health risks, with links to high cholesterol, higher rates of testicular and kidne . . .
You're hungry after a study marathon and decide to grab a quick burrito.
What you may not know: that crinkly wrapper may contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), termed "forever chemicals" because they don't break down in the environment or our bodies. And PFAS carry significant potential health risks, with links to high cholesterol, higher rates of testicular and kidne . . .