# Blood tests find high levels of cancer-causing forever chemical in residents near factory

> Forty-nine residents volunteered, and they were told their blood test readings on Wednesday.

- Published: 2026-09-23T21:15:01.830Z
- Updated: 2026-09-24T07:15:01.655Z
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- Topics: Economy, business and finance, Science and technology
- Involves: AGC Chemicals, AGC Chemicals factory, Dr David Megson, Dr Steve Hajioff, Environment Agency, ICI, Independent blood testing, Law for Change, Leigh Day, Manchester Metropolitan University, PFOA, Sarah Moore

## How it developed

- 2026-09-23T21:15:01.830Z - BBC News: [Blood tests find high levels of cancer-causing forever chemical in residents near factory](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjly4rv0q3l0o)

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