A new front has opened in the ongoing dispute over the safety of chemicals used in nonstick cookware. The conflict now centers on advertising claims about PFAS substances.
The war over forever chemicals in cookware involves celebrity chefs, major manufacturers, and state legislatures. These groups have already clashed on multiple fronts regarding the health effects of the substances commonly known as PFAS.
New research from the University of Notre Dame shows how PFAS chemicals move through the Great Lakes ecosystem and into people. The peer-reviewed study, published this spring, analyzed 42 years of data from nearly 2,500 samples across the food web.
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The Trump administration announced plans to rescind restrictions on four types of PFAS in drinking water and extend compliance timelines for two others. Officials described the move as a realistic approach to protecting public health.
A coordinated industry effort is advancing laws in multiple states to shield pesticide makers from lawsuits over health harms. The push follows recent court rulings and a high-profile Supreme Court case. Opponents warn the measures could limit accountability for farmers and families.
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Researchers have found unexpectedly high levels of methylsiloxanes, a class of silicone compounds, present in air samples from cities, rural areas, and forests around the world. The study links much of the pollution to vehicle emissions from engine oil additives. Experts warn that daily human inhalation of these substances may exceed exposure to other known pollutants like PFAS.