Perfluorooctanoic acid(pfoa)is a man-made chemical that is heat and water resistant and repells grease and stains.
It is found in cookware,furnishings and wrappers.
The chemical is believed to get into the human body throught contaminated food or dust.
Once in the body,it builds up in the organs and other tissue.
According to a study of nearly 4,000 otherwise in good health US adults,those with high levels of PFOA were twice as likely to have thyroid problems.
Studies in animals suggest PFOA can cause thyroid problems as well as liver disease and cancer
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