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A chemical used in the manufacture of Teflon should be considered a likely carcinogen, a group of scientific advisers to the Environmental Protection Agency ruled Wednesday.
The Associated Press reported that the vote was unanimous, and no major changes will be made to the group's finding. The chemical, known as perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), is a processing aid used in the making of fluoropolymers, which are used in many products, including nonstick cookware.
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The board also sent along to EPA Administrator Stephen Johnson a letter explaining the rationale behind its decision and clarifying the scope of dissent among the group's members, the AP reported.
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