Maine's Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife issued a consumption advisory due to PFAS contamination in deer and wild turkeys, impacting safety for hunters.
The advisory advises against consuming game from areas contaminated by PFAS, particularly highlighting how these chemicals have contaminated deer and turkey populations.
Testing revealed hazardous levels of PFAS in wildlife, raising significant public health concerns as these substances are linked to serious conditions like cancer.
PFAS contamination through municipal and industrial sludge has prompted Maine to take precautionary measures for the safety of hunters and the public.
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