July 18 (Reuters) - 3M's ( MMM ) Cynthiana facility

received a subpoena in May seeking information about PFAS and

alleged hazardous substances used or released at the site, the

company's quarterly report on Friday showed.

The notice from the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet

also directed the company to develop a plan to investigate

suspected release of the so-called "forever chemicals" at the

plant.

3M ( MMM ) has been battling suits accusing contamination from per-

and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, which is found in

hundreds of consumer and commercial products, including

cosmetics, non-stick pans and stain-resistant clothing.

They have been linked to negative health effects such as

high cholesterol, low birth weights, reduced antibody response

to vaccines as well as kidney and testicular cancers.

The company had announced in 2022 that it would exit all

PFAS manufacturing by the end of 2025.