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3M to Stop Producing PFAS as Lawsuit Targets Bottle Manufacturer Inhance over PFAS in Household Goods

HeadlineDec 29, 2022

A new lawsuit warns plastic containers used in lots of common household products contain high levels of so-called forever chemicals known by the acronym PFAS, which have been linked to cancer, liver disease and reproductive health issues. The lawsuit says Texas-based company Inhance produces tens of millions of plastic containers which could leach PFAS into foods, personal care products and cleaning supplies.

This comes as manufacturing giant 3M announced last week it will stop all production of PFAS by 2026, amid a litany of lawsuits. Last month, California sued 3M and other companies for contaminating the state’s drinking water, rivers, lakes, wildlife and residents with the forever chemical.

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