Food packaging is designed to protect freshness and extend shelf life, but not all packaging materials are safe. Some contain toxic chemicals that can leach into food, especially when exposed to heat, ...
Suggested Citation: "6 Public Health Concerns About Chemical Constituents in Treated Wastewater and Sludge." National Research Council. 1996. Use of Reclaimed Water and Sludge in Food Crop Production.
(Beyond Pesticides, October 27, 2025) With the confluence of science and law, the spotlight is on sewage sludge fertilizer and its contaminants, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).