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Dangerous 'Forever Chemicals' Found in Florida Oysters: Study

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FIU Institute of Environment scientists sampled 156 oysters from Biscayne Bay, Marco Island and Tampa Bay. Findings reveal Florida's coastlines have been exposed to PFAS and other toxic chemicals. The oysters prove they are in the water and have crept into the food chain.

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CBS News

Scientists sample 156 Florida oysters, find dangerous "forever chemicals" in each

FIU scientists recently conducted a study where they sampled oysters from Biscayne Bay, Marco Island to Tampa Bay.

2 years ago

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The Hill

Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in Florida oysters

Story at a glance Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) and phthalate esters (PAEs) have been linked with adverse health effects in humans. The chemicals are widely used in consumer products su…

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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Benzinga

Florida oysters found to have toxic "forever chemicals"

Findings reveal Florida's coastlines have been exposed to PFAS and other toxic chemicals MIAMI, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Some say, the world is your oyster, but the world — especially human impacts on the

2 years ago·New York, United States

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Newsweek

Dangerous "forever chemicals" found in Florida oysters: study

The contaminants found in the oysters pose "serious" health risks to people and wildlife, according to a report on the study.

2 years ago·United States

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WPLG

In study, Biscayne Bay oysters come out on top—for toxic ‘forever chemicals’

A Florida International University study looking at the presence of toxic “forever chemicals” in Florida oysters found that oysters from Biscayne Bay contained the highest concentration of contaminants among three sites researchers tested.

2 years ago·Miami, United States

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Phys.org

Florida oysters found to have toxic 'forever chemicals'

Some say the world is your oyster, but the world—especially human impacts on the environment—can actually be found inside an oyster, according to a new study.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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