Cancer-causing forever chemicals found in blood of British residents near major chemical factory
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Residents living in a Lancashire village near a factory were horrified to discover "really high levels" of a cancer-causing forever chemical.The village of Thornton-Cleveleys has been under investigation for years by the Environment Agency following reports of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) contamination.Investigators said high levels of PFOA likely came from the nearby AGC Chemicals factory, which manufactured coating for frying pans until 2012.Now, neighbours have been told they could be at elevated risk of serious health conditions from the substance.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say One resident, Sam, who already knew she was at risk of the chemical, told the BBC she was horrified to discover her son had high levels of PFOAShe said: "When we opened the results...it was like, my God, that is ridiculously off the scale."I feel guilty because I've introduced [my children] to that way of life.
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I know it isn't my fault, but the guilt is horrific.
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