Stuffed toys can release short-chain PFAS into saliva, study finds
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Children are particularly vulnerable to chemicals known as PFAS, as they tend to take objects into their mouths frequently
Stuffed toys can release short-chain PFAS into saliva, study finds
Researchers tested 18 stuffed toys and found that all released at least one targeted PFAS into artificial saliva under mouthing-relevant conditions, with PFHxA driving much of the variation between products. Modeled intake of the four PFAS covered by EFSA’s group tolerable weekly intake remained below that benchmark, but some high-PFHxA toys had reduced margins of exposure, and water rinsing produced mixed results.
Summer is a time for children to play. It's also a time when the toy market becomes vibrant as many parents choose to buy gifts for their children, helping them to have fun and reduce their screen time.
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