A recent study found that seafood from the Gulf of Maine, particularly shrimp and lobster, contains PFAS levels that may pose health risks to New Hampshire residents who consume large amounts.
Claire Sullivan reports for New Hampshire Bulletin.
In short:
- Researchers detected high levels of PFAS, harmful synthetic chemicals, in Gulf of Maine seafood, especially shrimp and lobster.
- PFAS exposure is linked to severe health issues, including cancers and developmental problems in children.
- The study highlights the need for stronger policies to reduce PFAS contamination in food sources.
Key quote:
“There’s lots of good healthy stuff in seafood — lean protein, omega fatty acids. But then there’s also always this concern about environmental contaminants being present in the seafood as well.”
— Megan Romano, Dartmouth researcher
Why this matters:
PFAS contamination in seafood adds to the growing concern about these persistent chemicals in our environment. With high consumption of local seafood, New Hampshire residents face significant health risks from these "forever chemicals."
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