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RIVM Confirms Worms as Main Source of PFAS in Dutch Free-Range Eggs
The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) has confirmed that backyard chicken eggs across the Netherlands are contaminated with PFAS, with new research indicating the chemicals largely originate from earthworms consumed by the chickens.
16 Mar, 11:04 — 16 Mar, 13:07
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dutchnewsMostly Factual146d ago
Worms are the main source of PFAS in free-range eggs: RIVM
The high concentration of PFAS chemicals in the eggs of hens kept as a hobby is down to their earthworm...
By Robin Pascoe
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Backyard chicken eggs across Netherlands contaminated with PFAS, study finds
The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) has confirmed on Monday that bac
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First report: de-volkskrant · 16 Mar, 09:00|Full coverage: 4 · 4h|Window: 4h
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