PFAS Found in Popular Beer

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PFAS contaminants

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Experts sound the alarm over cancer-causing chemicals in popular BEERS

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Cancer-causing chemicals known as PFAS found in 95 per cent of beers tested in North America and Europe .

Experts didn't reveal the name of the beers, although MailOnline has contacted them for a full list.

PFAS are human-made chemicals produced for their anti-grease, water-resistant, and stain-repelling properties.

They were first developed in the 1940s and are widely used in consumer products.

Their molecular structure is based on a linked chain of carbon atoms with one or more fluorine atoms attached, and the extreme stability of those carbon-fluorine bonds make PFAS highly resistant to being broken down. This durability causes PFAS to persist and accumulate in the environment as well as in the bodies of humans and animals for years . Many PFAS have molecular structures that resemble those of naturally occurring fatty acids, resulting in them having similar chemical properties and effects on the human body..

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