PFAS residues are persistent in food and drinking water, with over six million U.S. residents regularly encountering drinking water with PFAS levels above the EPA health advisory of 70 ng/L. According to USGS, “the OECD fluorinated pesticides were generally detected more frequently and at higher concentrations” relative to the 48 other compounds. The prevention of exposure to all PFAS pesticides and other uses of PFAS chemicals is the only way to ensure true protection. >> Accurately define and ban PFAS pesticides, starting in California. Pesticide Action Network Europe (2026) EFSA’s new health-based values for TFA urge the ban of PFAS pesticides.