From CBS News - "Fish Contaminated with 'Forever Chemicals' Found in Nearly Every State" - See the Video

PFAS, also known as "forever chemcials" have been of growing concern as they are being found in food and water around the country. 

PFAS are a group of manmade chemicals that don’t break down and can have an adverse health effects on people and animals. Used commonly in products since the 1950s, PFAS can be found in many items including food packaging, commercial household products, clothing, and more. They are considered useful in manufacturing because they are resistant to wear, heat, and oil – prolonging the life of the product. However, once disposed of, if not removed, they find their way back into the environment. Learn more about removing PFAS.