The nation’s top agricultural producer could ban pesticides with PFAS after researchers found the ‘forever chemicals’ on 40 percent of the conventional produce grown in the state.By Liza GrossCalifornia Assemblymember Nick Schultz is leading an effort to phase out the use of pesticides containing toxic ‘forever chemicals’ to safeguard the nation’s produce.
Last updated: April 09, 2026 01:08 AM
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