ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Chemicals called PFCs are common ingredients in sprays you might use to keep food from sticking to a pan or grill. They’re also found in sprays that firefighters use to extinguish flames.
But research shows the chemicals are toxic to laboratory animals, so the U.S. government is exploring ways to clean up the contamination. Firefighter training grounds and industrial lands, including oil fields, are among the commonly affected areas.
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