07 Nov 2022 --- Household pets are likely routinely exposed to hazardous levels of PFAS – commonly known as “forever chemicals” – through food packaging, finds a study by the Environmental Working Group (EWG). The findings suggest that most domestic cats and dogs in the country could develop common health problems such as liver and kidney disease due to packaging. EWG commissioned an independent laboratory to test 11 bags of pet food for total fluorine – which indicates the likely presence of PFAS – uncovering at least six individual chemicals in “alarming” levels, which the group says are likely toxic to both pets and children.
