Fluorinated, brominated, and chlorinated chemicals of emerging concern in edible fish from New York’s Great Lakes basin waters, 2010–2014

Key Points

• The highest levels of chlorinated chemicals were detected in fish, raising concerns about food safety.
• Chemical analysis revealed significant concentrations of fluorinated and brominated pollutants in several fish species.
• Study focuses on the years 2010 to 2014 across the Great Lakes basin, highlighting contamination trends.
• Findings stress the need for closer monitoring of chemical pollutants in aquatic food sources.