30 Mar 2023 --- A study reveals replacement per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), heralded as safe for use in food packaging, actually break down into toxic PFAS that leak into food and the environment. The replacement PFAS are called polymeric PFAS promoted as “safer” alternatives with claims that they are too heavy to escape from products.Due to the known exposure risks of using smaller PFAS molecules – commonly referred to as “forever chemicals” – like PFOA and PFOS in food-contact materials, many companies have pivoted to using larger polymeric PFAS to make their wrappers, bowls and other fast-food packaging water- and grease-repellant.
