A chemical known as PFAS, which is found in industrial and household products, is polluting lakes and rivers in the US, and accumulating at high levels in freshwater fish, posing a health risk to those who rely on fishing for their diets. There are currently no federal standards for safe consumption, and the regulations vary significantly among states. PFAS is more detrimental than mercury, another contaminant found in fish, and a single serving of the most contaminated fish can be the equivalent of drinking water containing high levels of PFAS for a month.
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CDC issues warning over recalled eggs sold in three states
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning against recalled eggs linked to 24 hospitalizations due to salmonella infection. The eggs,