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NEW: The EPA is beginning to allow the use of pesticides containing PFAS on food. These new forever chemicals will be sprayed on our food “Last week, the agency approved the use of two new pesticides that qualify as PFAS. It means that farmers could spread them on crops like romaine lettuce, broccoli and potatoes. The Washington Post is reporting that agency plans to approve four more pesticides. Not much is known about their long-term impact, but PFAS have been linked to certain cancers, birth defects and other health problems. In a statement to the News Hour today, the EPA said it will provide transparent, science-based information on how the chemicals are evaluated.”