"FDA Bans 'Forever Chemicals' from US Food Packaging"

The FDA announced that toxic chemicals, known as PFAS, once commonly used in food packaging such as pizza boxes and popcorn bags, are no longer being used in the United States due to potential health risks including cancer and birth defects. This marks the end of a yearslong campaign to phase out these substances, which create a barrier to prevent oils and water from seeping through packaging. Extensive research has shown that PFAS can leach into food and may be associated with serious health problems, leading food manufacturers to voluntarily remove them from their products.