by Matteo Cavallito<\/p>\n
For the moment it’s just one “isolated” incident, but given previous accusations concerns remain. In Michigan, USA<\/strong>, local authorities have targeted local beef<\/strong>, which was found to be contaminated<\/a> by the excessive presence of some notoriously dangerous chemicals. The event currently involves a single company that supplies local schools and the attention is focused on notorious PFAS<\/a> or Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances<\/strong>, the so-called forever chemicals<\/em> wich are known to be persistent and harmful as they can infiltrate in soil thus entering the agriculture and livestock cycle.<\/p>\n “The news comes after consumer groups in 2019 warned that using PFAS-laden sewage sludge<\/strong> as fertilizer would contaminate dairy, beef, crops and other food products,” says<\/a> The Guardian<\/strong>. “However, at the time a Michigan agricultural regulator publicly assured the state\u2019s dairy farmers her agency wouldn\u2019t test milk for the toxic chemicals as they didn\u2019t want to inflict economic pain on the $15bn industry<\/strong>, she said”. Today, the British newspaper continues, “consumer groups say their fears may have come true.”<\/p>\n \u201cWe think this is a pretty unique situation,\u201d said Abby Hendershott, director of Michigan PFAS Action Response Team. https:\/\/t.co\/XkpSa0QX7I<\/a><\/p>\n — Garret M. Ellison (@garretellison) January 28, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n