In a continuing review of Teflon's safety, The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, Science Advisory Board voted unanimously on
Wednesday, February 15th, to recommend that PFOA be upgraded from the
current "suggestive carcinogen" to a "likely carcinogen." A month ago, DuPont and eight other
companies made a voluntary agreement with the agency to reduce the use of the Teflon family of chemicals by 95 percent
in the next five years, after DuPont agreed to pay a $15 million fine to the EPA for the alleged hiding of
toxicological data on the chemical. Past research has documented that PFOA causes cancer in animals. More than 95
percent of Americans carry C8 in their blood. DuPont
stands by its public statements that there is no evidence suggesting the chemical causes cancer in humans. Should the
public be concerned? Note: The contents of this blog are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice or substitute for professional care. For medical emergencies, dial 911!
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FDA's Teflon carcinogen warning getting stronger
In a continuing review of Teflon's safety, The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, Science Advisory Board voted unanimously on
Wednesday, February 15th, to recommend that PFOA be upgraded from the
current "suggestive carcinogen" to a "likely carcinogen." A month ago, DuPont and eight other
companies made a voluntary agreement with the agency to reduce the use of the Teflon family of chemicals by 95 percent
in the next five years, after DuPont agreed to pay a $15 million fine to the EPA for the alleged hiding of
toxicological data on the chemical. Past research has documented that PFOA causes cancer in animals. More than 95
percent of Americans carry C8 in their blood. DuPont
stands by its public statements that there is no evidence suggesting the chemical causes cancer in humans. Should the
public be concerned? Continue reading FDA's Teflon carcinogen warning getting stronger
