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‘Hold My Beer’: MA Craft Brews May Have These PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’
A recent study found that about 18 percent of U.S. breweries operate in ZIP codes with detectable levels of PFAS.

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A recent study found that about 18 percent of U.S. breweries operate in ZIP codes with detectable levels of PFAS.

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