# @bbcnews on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddq_h7_ESgv
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/70932548-bbcnews-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-09-24T13:28:58.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** BBC News (@bbcnews) — https://gondola.cc/bbcnews

## Caption

Blood tests have found "really high levels" of a cancer-causing forever chemical in dozens of people living near a major chemical factory in the UK.

The residents, from Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, have been told they could be at elevated risk of serious health conditions from the substance, known as PFOA.

Forever chemicals are a group of substances, also known as PFAS, that are resistant to water and oil and are in thousands of everyday products, such as clothing and cookwear.

Tap the link in @BBCNews's bio to read more.

#Lancashire #BBCNews

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