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Study: US Beers Contaminated with High PFAS Levels

5/28/2025

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A study revealed US beers have elevated levels of "forever chemicals" (PFAS), surpassing EPA limits.
Testing of 23 beers indicated high PFAS levels in brews from North Carolina, California, and Michigan.
A significant link was found between PFAS in municipal water and beer contamination.
International beers generally exhibited lower PFAS concentrations.
The research highlights drinking water as a major source of PFAS contamination.

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Story summary

A study revealed US beers have elevated levels of "forever chemicals" (PFAS), surpassing EPA limits.
Testing of 23 beers indicated high PFAS levels in brews from North Carolina, California, and Michigan.
A significant link was found between PFAS in municipal water and beer contamination.
International beers generally exhibited lower PFAS concentrations.
The research highlights drinking water as a major source of PFAS contamination.