Research Highlights How PFAS Uptake Differs Among Crops

Research highlights how PFAS uptake differs among crops

One way people ingest a group of toxic chemicals known as PFAS is through consuming produce, dairy and meat products that have been exposed to contaminated soil and irrigation water. Some guidance is available on how growers can try to mitigate the uptake of PFAS, but it's limited due in part to a lack…

UMaine research highlights how PFAS uptake differs among crops

One way people ingest a group of toxic chemicals known as PFAS is through consuming produce, dairy and meat products that have been exposed to contaminated soil and irrigation water. Some guidance is available on how growers can try to mitigate the uptake of PFAS, but it’s limited due in part to a lack of research on which chemicals enter what crops, how they are absorbed, where in the plants they accumulate and at what concentrations.