Industrial product manufacturer 3M (NYSE:MMM) and the multi-industry specialty solutions company DuPont (NYSE:DD) have come under fire recently for manufacturing or supplying hazardous chemicals. The state of California filed a suit against the companies and 16 other manufacturers of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) for endangering consumers' health. PFAS are commonly found in fabrics, food packaging, cookware, etc. —things closely associated with items that are either ingested or kept in close contact with the body. These chemicals have been found to be carcinogenic and may also cause other serious health issues.
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