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

⚠️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

Over the past year, EPA has made significant progress under the #PFAS Action Plan to help states and local communities address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and protect public health. Read the agency’s Program Update for highlights on those efforts. http://epa.gov/PFAS | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency