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flag Over one million tons of sewage sludge with cancer-linked PFAS are spread on U.S. farmland yearly, contaminating food and posing health risks.

flag Over one million tons of sewage sludge, or biosolids, are spread annually on U.S. farmland as fertilizer, often containing PFAS—persistent chemicals linked to cancer and other health issues. flag These toxins can enter the food supply through crops, milk, and meat, with farmers in states like Maine and Virginia reporting contaminated land, livestock, and elevated PFAS levels in their blood. flag The EPA acknowledges potential health risks, including increased cancer risk, but federal action is stalled amid opposition. flag With nearly all conventional farms allowed to use biosolids and widespread contamination detected, experts warn of long-term public health and food safety threats, urging stronger oversight and regulation.

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