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John,
Toxic "forever chemicals" that have been linked to cancer and reproductive disorders have no place in our kitchens, on our food or in our bodies.1
But, a recent study indicates a strong likelihood that PFAS are present in our food and water.2
How can that be? The report revealed that PFAS are being used in many commercial pesticides that are being sprayed directly onto food crops.
Previously, the EPA had claimed that no toxic PFAS chemicals are present in pesticides, but the report found that, not only are PFAS in many pesticides, their use is on the rise.
"You're spraying [PFAS] on crops, and there's not a more direct way to expose the population than that. We should not be going in this direction," a former EPA official said.3
PFAS exposure like this is a major problem for our health and safety. When we are exposed to PFAS, the chemical is here to stay, building up in nature and our bodies rather than breaking down over time. That's why PFAS are often called "forever chemicals," because there is no easy way to get rid of them.
And PFAS don't just hang around -- they cause problems. Problems like cancer, thyroid disease, kidney issues, birth defects, autoimmune disease and other serious health conditions.4
That's why it is absolutely critical that we stop PFAS exposure at the source, and that means banning their use in food crops. Send a message to the EPA today.
PFAS may be invisible to the eye, but we can't ignore this danger.
These invasive, harmful chemicals don't belong on our plates where they can make us sick. We should be able to grocery shop, cook and enjoy food that we know is safe without a doubt.
When PFAS are being used in pesticides, that isn't possible. The answer is clear: Ban toxic PFAS from use in pesticides.
You can help us do that by sending a message to the EPA today.
Thank you,
Faye Park
President
1. Tom Perkins, "US agency takes unprecedented action to tackle PFAS water pollution," The Guardian, May 6, 2023.
2. Tom Perkins, "PFAS widely added to US pesticides despite EPA denial, study finds," The Guardian, July 23, 2024.
3. Tom Perkins, "PFAS widely added to US pesticides despite EPA denial, study finds," The Guardian, July 23, 2024.
4. Tom Perkins, "US agency takes unprecedented action to tackle PFAS water pollution," The Guardian, May 6, 2023.
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