carcinogenic

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Multi-billion-pound US manufacturer, 3M, failed to tell employees at its Swansea site they were using foam containing two forever chemicals, now classed as carcinogenic, despite knowing for decades of the health risks.

From BBC

Some PAHs are known to be carcinogenic, creating potential health concerns.

From Science Daily

"The claim, which covers the period from 1965 to 2023, details how Johnson & Johnson knew that their talc products contained carcinogenic fibres, including asbestos, for more than 50 years," KP Law said.

From Barron's

The claim alleges that, despite knowing there were carcinogenic fibres in the baby powder, the firm's marketing team discussed how to maximise sales.

From BBC

The heavy metal is 500 times more carcinogenic than diesel exhaust and poses the second-highest cancer risk of all toxic air contaminants tracked by the state, according to the California Air Resources Board.

From Los Angeles Times