List of Foods with PFAS

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a group of human-made chemicals that can be found in various food items due to contamination through environmental and industrial sources. Here's a comprehensive list of foods that have been reported to contain PFAS:

Fast Food

French Fries: Often fried in PFAS-treated oils.
Burger Patties: Can be contaminated through packaging or cooking methods.
Chicken Nuggets: Similar contamination risks as other fast food items.
Pizza: PFAS can be present in the cheese or from packaging.

Packaged Snacks

Microwave Popcorn: PFAS may be present due to treatment of the popcorn bags.
Potato Chips: Packaging and processing methods may contribute to PFAS contamination.
Crackers: Potential PFAS exposure through packaging materials.

Processed Foods

Frozen Meals: PFAS can be present due to packaging and preservation methods.
Canned Foods: PFAS might be present in the lining of cans.
Ready-to-Eat Cereals: Contamination can occur through processing and packaging.

Dairy Products

Milk: PFAS contamination can occur through animal feed or processing.
Cheese: Similar contamination risks as other dairy products.
Yogurt: Can be contaminated through the same pathways as milk and cheese.

Meats

Beef: Contamination may occur through environmental exposure or feed.
Pork: Similar contamination pathways as beef.
Poultry: PFAS can be present due to feed or environmental exposure.

Seafood

Fish: High PFAS levels have been detected in certain fish species, often due to contaminated water sources.
Shellfish: Contamination can occur through polluted water where they are harvested.