Wild turkeys off the menu in Maine after ‘forever chemicals’ found in birds
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- Hunters in Maine have been advised against consuming wild turkeys after tests revealed the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (Pfas), commonly known as 'forever chemicals,' in the birds. These substances have been linked to an increased risk of cancer and have been detected in wildlife across the southwestern regions of the state.
- The discovery of Pfas in wild turkeys raises significant health concerns for hunters and the general public, highlighting the broader issue of environmental contamination and its impact on wildlife and human health in the United States.
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