FDA flags hidden contaminants in popular bottled water brands — here’s what it uncovered.
The FDA analyzed 197 bottled water samples from retail locations across the United States in 2023 and 2024. This testing included various types of water: purified, artesian, spring, and mineral. Ten bottled water samples tested by the Food and Drug Administration held detectable levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, though none exceeded maximum contamination levels for drinking water, Quality Assurance & Food Safety magazine reported.
