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Carr Speaks with WCAX about New Federal PFOA Health Standard

June 29, 2018 by User Not Found

In an interview with WCAX, Frances Carr, M.D., UVM professor of pharmacology, spoke about the new federal PFOA health standard.

Frances Carr, M.D., UVM Professor of Pharmacology

Frances Carr, M.D., UVM professor of pharmacology, was interviewed live on WCAX-TV Channel 3 on June 29, 2018 regarding the new federal PFOA health standard. PFOA is a carcinogen that can interfere with the hormonal system and immune system and has been found in various parts of Vermont. A recent report by US Health and Human services found that the current federal health standard for PFOA is too high. Watch the full interview here.

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