Eating microwave popcorn increases the level of PFAS in body

DEAR DOCTORS: I’ve been hearing a lot about PFAS and how they have an adverse effect on our health. I read that some food wrappers, like bags for microwave popcorn, use PFAS to keep food from sticking. My kids eat microwaved popcorn almost every night. Should I be worried?

DEAR READER: The term PFAS refers to a large group of manmade chemicals known as perfluoroalkyls and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Previously known as PFCs, or perfluorochemicals, they were developed in the 1950s.

This family of chemicals is resistant to oil, grease, heat and water, which has led to their use…