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Yes, it is a disgusting scandal that I am sick about. These chemicals should be completely banned, but there is no legal restriction at all. Once again, it’s up to consumers to educate themselves about this complicated, ever-changing subject, and to use the legal system to put pressure on companies.
One bright spot is the shift to not-quite-so poisonous fluorines. Another is that a few clothing stores and a few home stores (Lowes and Home Depot carpets and IKEA furniture, e.g.) have eliminated PFAS from many products. However, consumption through liquids is the primary route into the body.
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