FDA Bans PFAS Chemicals Previously Used in Some Food Packaging Over Health Concerns
• Toxic PFAS chemicals phased out by FDA, no longer used in pizza boxes, microwave popcorn bags, other food packaging • PFAS chemicals previously used for grease-proofing, prevented oils and moisture seeping into packaging • May be linked to health issues like cancer, birth defects, immune suppression based on research • FDA got voluntary commitments from remaining manufacturers to remove PFAS from products by 2020 • Primary dietary exposure route eliminated; drawn-out process as health risks debated for years