Blood tests find high level of cancer-causing forever chemical in residents near factory
People living near a major chemical factory in Lancashire are told they could be at risk of serious health conditions.
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"When we opened the results...it was like, my God, that is ridiculously off the scale."
— Sam , Other
"One of the first things I'm going to do is take [the results] to my GP and at least get it on my record."
— Andrew Molloy , Other
"I bought a property, assuming that this is our forever home. I'm going to have to stop my children from going in the garden."
— Mario Panteli , Other
Key People
A resident who discovered he was in the highest-risk category for PFOA exposure.
Dr David Megson is an environmental forensics and PFAS expert.
A resident visibly shaken by his high blood test results.
An independent game developer for Roblox concerned about child safety on the platform.
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People living near a major chemical factory in Lancashire are told they could be at risk of serious health conditions.
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