Will The Turf Field Come With A Warning?

Meghan Perry •

To the editor: Just like a box of cigarettes has a warning label stating “WARNING: This product contains nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive chemical" and "SURGEON GENERAL'S WARNING: Smoking Causes Lung Cancer, Heart Disease, Emphysema, And May Complicate Pregnancy.”

Where will the warning label for artificial turf fields be placed stating “WARNING: this product contains PFAS. PFAS is a known carcinogen and a forever chemical"? And “Surgeon General’s warning: PFAS is linked to a multitude of known cancers, hormonal and endocrine disruptors, immune system effects, developmental & reproductive effects, cholesterol & cardiovascular risk, liver damage, and metabolic effects. 

Meghan Perry

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