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95% of Beers Contaminated with PFAS, Study Reveals

5/22/2025

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A startling study by Jennifer Hoponick Redmon found that a staggering 95% of beers tested are tainted with PFAS, especially those from areas near polluted water sources like North Carolina's Cape Fear River Basin. This alarming revelation underscores the urgent need for better water treatment methods and heightened awareness among both brewers and consumers about PFAS risks.

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A startling study by Jennifer Hoponick Redmon found that a staggering 95% of beers tested are tainted with PFAS, especially those from areas near polluted water sources like North Carolina's Cape Fear River Basin. This alarming revelation underscores the urgent need for better water treatment methods and heightened awareness among both brewers and consumers about PFAS risks.