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Maine CDC warns against eating fish from waters near Brunswick airport because of PFAS levels present before oil spill • Maine Morning Star

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Maine CDC warns against eating fish from waters near Brunswick airport because of PFAS levels present before oil spill • Maine Morning Star

Even before 6,500 litres of foam containing dangerous chemicals were released at Brunswick Airport on Monday, the site’s previous use of perfluorinated and polyfluorinated substances (also known as PFAS) posed a threat to the region’s water. On Friday, the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention issued new freshwater fish consumption recommendations for the region. […]

PFAS warning issued for local fish after foam accident at Brunswick Airport

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PFAS warning issued for local fish after foam accident at Brunswick Airport

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a warning against eating fish in the Brunswick area following a spill of foam containing PFAS at the Brunswick Airport this week. The faulty system released a total of about 1,600 gallons of firefighting foam mixed with 60,000 gallons of water into Hangar 4 at […]

Some workers worried about returning to Brunswick Airport after foam accident

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Some workers worried about returning to Brunswick Airport after foam accident

BRUNSWICK (WGME) — Workers were back on site at Brunswick Executive Airport Thursday to clean up more than 1,000 gallons of firefighting foam. The accident occurred in Hangar 4 after a faulty signal to the system caused the malfunction. While cleanup efforts are ongoing, most people have returned to their jobs in the building connected […]

EFSA identifies new chemical risks to food safety

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EFSA identifies new chemical risks to food safety

A recent technical report from the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) summarises the emerging chemical risks to food safety identified by the Agency and its corresponding processes for the period 2020-2023. Emerging chemical risks are new or previously unrecognized hazards that have the potential to compromise the safety of food and feed. These risks can […]

How long can you reuse plastic takeaway containers?

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How long can you reuse plastic takeaway containers?

Plastic food containers are perfect for storing leftovers and preparing meals, but how long can you use them before they become unsafe? Let’s break down what you need to know to keep your plastic containers safe and effective. How long can you use a plastic container? According to Janilyn Hutchings, a certified food safety professional […]

Toxic foam leaked at Brunswick Airport to be cleaned up next month

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Toxic foam leaked at Brunswick Airport to be cleaned up next month

The U.S. Navy had planned to remove thousands of gallons of firefighting foam containing PFAS from Brunswick Executive Airport next month, but a spill on Monday instead released much of that foam, releasing some of the toxic chemicals into the environment. During a news conference held by state and local officials Wednesday afternoon, Kristine Logan, […]

PFAS-contaminated foam from Brunswick Airport leak found in local pond

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PFAS-contaminated foam from Brunswick Airport leak found in local pond

Brunswick state and county authorities are still trying to assess and clean up the spread of toxic firefighting foam released by a faulty firefighting system at Brunswick Executive Airport Monday morning. According to City Councilman James Ecker, some of the foam appeared to have migrated from the airport hangar, where it was originally released, into […]

“Forever Chemicals” is associated with some bandage and adhesive brands from Wal-Mart and CVS

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“Forever Chemicals” is associated with some bandage and adhesive brands from Wal-Mart and CVS

An independent laboratory test claims that PFAS may be present in the adhesive or absorbent pads of some common adhesive bandages PAVEMENT Band-Aid” src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/XAqRfM1gfZ_wi.7uN7KZ6g–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MQ–/https://media.zenfs.com/en/people_218/ca64fd023f424c9103 bae1bcd67a1d48″ class =”caas-img”/> Related: Chemical that can cause infertility found in Cheerios and Quaker Oats PFAS are of concern, says the CDC, because “studies in laboratory animals given large amounts of […]

Farmers and ranchers in Texas reject the use of sewage sludge due to chemical concerns

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Farmers and ranchers in Texas reject the use of sewage sludge due to chemical concerns

Farmers and residents in Van Zandt County, Texas, are protesting a landowner’s permit to apply biosolids fertilizer, saying they fear it contains harmful “forever chemicals” that could contaminate their land and water. Rebecca Lopez reports for WFAA. In summary: At a public meeting, residents spoke out against a permit to use sewage sludge fertilizer and […]