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Ed Markey: There is no Federal standard for PFAS contamination in food and drink, which is, at this late date, is still…

On the recordJune 8, 2021
There is no Federal standard for PFAS contamination in food and drink, which is, at this late date, is still unbelievable that we don't set that standard.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey expresses disbelief over the lack of federal standards for PFAS in food and drink.

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