AI-extracted claim
“For that reason, they’re used in everyday items as varied as microwave popcorn bags, water-repellent clothing, stain-resistant carpets, cosmetics, dental floss, nonstick frying pans — and ski wax.”
Analyzed on 2026-08-22T05:05:40+00:00 · Last updated 2026-08-22
Plain language: Insufficient evidence was found to render a verdict.
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For that reason, they’re used in everyday items as varied as microwave popcorn bags, water-repellent clothing, stain-resistant carpets, cosmetics, dental floss, nonstick frying pans — and ski wax.
Extracted from: Three Olympic Athletes Were Just Disqualified for a Novel Reason: PFAS , The New York Times
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