Freshwater Fish Are a ‘Significant Source’ of Forever Chemicals

Freshwater Fish Are a ‘Significant Source’ of Forever Chemicals

By Grace Hussain

Source: sentientmedia

2/28/2023

Locally caught freshwater fish are a significant source of “forever chemicals” in the U.S. according to a new study conducted by Duke University and Environmental Working Group researchers.

The study authors compared concentrations of perfluorooctane, or PFOS, in wild, locally caught freshwater fish and fish sold in grocery stores, and the results were alarming — PFOS levels were significantly higher in the freshwater fish.

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