![]() ![]() The American states of Connecticut, New Jersey and Delaware, through their attorney generals officially asked in writing 11 manufacturers to eliminate BPA from milk formula packaging as well from baby bottles. In the study, BPA seems to mimic estrogen’s action on cancer cells – which is the induction of proteins that can protect the cancer cells from the effects of chemotherapy agents. The University of Cincinnati reports about BPA’s effect on chemotherapy. In addition, high levels of BPA in the urine were associated with chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disorders, diabetes, and kidney problems. Researchers at the University of Exeter (UK) reported detecting BPA in the urine of a large portion of a test group of 1455 people. “minimal concern” BPA exposure will cause reproductive effects in workers exposed to higher BPA levels in their place of work but “negligible concern” that to adults exposed to BPA during normal daily activities.“negligible concern” that exposure of pregnant women to BPA will result in damage to the unborn child.“minimal concern” for effects on breast development and early onset of puberty in females. ![]() “some concern” for effects on the brain, behavior, and prostate gland in fetuses, babies, and children at the current levels of exposure.The NTP reported the following concerns about BPA: According to the panel’s report, the human body rapidly metabolises and eliminates BPA out of the body. Nalgene polycarbonate bottles were taken off the shelves in Canada.Ĭanada announces its plans to ban BPA-containing bottles.Įuropean Food Safety Authority’s AFC Panel declared human BPA exposure is too low to cause any real harm. 4 out of the top 5 companies questioned acknowledged using BPA in their packaging. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has detected BPA in infant formulas. The article goes on to say that BPA is an endocrine disrupting chemical (EDC) that mimics the hormone estrogen. November 2007Īn article in Toxicology Letters (online edition) showed that BPA in polycarbonate bottles are leaching out of the containers into the drinks. Here's a summary of other events from 2007 through 2008. “What more do they need to know? These chemicals are simply used as hardeners and stabilizers of plastics (to increase durability), and we know plastics can be made WITHOUT them!” If they’ve turned hazy, they are especially dangerous because they have already broken down.” The NPR report continues, “Also, remember that dishwashers and microwaves breakdown the chemicals in these products further (the reason for the concern about baby bottles, coupled with the knowledge that young ones are most at risk). “To be clear: now in question are the very same reusable alternatives to water in disposable plastic bottles? The ones we've been championing for quite some time.” Polycarbonate, brand name Lexan®, is used in the most well-known brand of hard plastic water bottles.” That “a chemical called bisphenol A, or BPA, in polycarbonate bottles - may? or may not? - have health effects. National Public Radio reported August 9, 2007 ![]() Is a Chemical in Plastic Bottles a Hazard to Humans? NPR reports. Most food storage products from Glad, Hefty, Ziploc and Saran also pass The Green Guide’s muster for health safety. Most Tupperware products are made of LDPE or PP, and as such are considered safe for repeated use storing food items and cycling through the dishwasher. But while it is true that exposure to certain chemicals found in some plastics has been linked to various human health problems (especially certain types of cancer and reproductive disorders), only a small percentage of plastics contain them.Īccording to The Green Guide, a website and magazine devoted to greener living and owned by the National Geographic Society, the safest plastics for repeated use in storing food are made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE, or plastic #2), low-density polyethylene (LDPE, or plastic #4) and polypropylene (PP, or plastic #5). ![]() Some conscientious consumers are forsaking all plastics entirely out of health concerns. The recent hubbub over plastic containers leaching chemicals into food and drinks has cast a pall over all kinds of plastics that come into contact with what we ingest, whether deserved or not. Poisoned Pot Roast? Plastic Storage Containers Also Contain Bisphenol A. ![]()
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