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After ignoring numerous warnings from independent scientists for years, the "nonstick" chemical used in Teflon has now officially been categorized as a "likely carcinogen" by the U.S. government's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). EPA scientists found four different types of tumors in lab animals exposed to the chemical. The agency announced it plans to collect millions of dollars in fines from DuPont, the maker of Teflon, for concealing studies indicating related health and environmental risks for over two decades.
Compound in Teflon A 'Likely Carcinogen'
-Washington Post, June 29, 2005
EPA to Review Findings on Teflon Chemical
-Yahoo! News, June 29, 2005
EPA panel raises questions about Teflon
-CNN, June 30, 2005
Health tests start in Teflon settlement
-CNN, July 8, 2005
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zenbetty at 10:17 PM
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