Council Warns Against Eating Homegrown Produce Due to PFOA Contamination

Thornton-Cleveleys residents are urged to avoid eating homegrown produce following the discovery of PFOA contamination near a local chemical facility. The Wyre Council issued a warning after testing revealed the presence of the potentially cancer-causing chemical. AGC Chemicals Europe, the company operating the facility, maintains that they voluntarily phased out PFOA in 2012 and that all releases were within permitted limits. However, resident Emma Sheppard shared her concerns, stating, "I wasn't really aware of the history of the ICI site when I took the property." The MP for the area, Lorraine Beavers, has called for further investigation and action. The incident underscores the ongoing need for transparent communication and robust environmental regulations to protect communities from potential industrial pollution. Further testing is underway to determine the extent of the contamination.