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Is Microwave Popcorn Bad for You?
This article contains erroneous information on PFOA, the processing aide used in the manufacturing of some fluoropolymers. PFOA is not used to greaseproof microwave containers. In some products that have been used in these applications, PFOA may occur at trace levels as an unintended byproduct. No human health effects are known to be caused by PFOA, but because very low levels of this chemical have been found in the environment and in the blood of the general population, industry is working to find alternative products. Many companies have already commercialized products that are not made with PFOA and cannot break down to PFOA. To quote EPA, “The information that EPA has available does not indicate that the routine use of consumer products poses a concern. At present, there are no steps that EPA recommends that consumers take to reduce exposures to PFOA.” John Heinze, Ph.D. Fluoropolymer Products Information Center— April 21, 2011 2:32 p.m.