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Parents Wary About Plastic Safety Issues
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Published: June 13, 2008
What is BPA?
Bisphenol A is a chemical used to make polycarbonate plastic found in everyday products from baby bottles to DVDs to eyeglasses. It also is found in epoxy resins used in the lining of metal cans made in the United States for beer, soda and food.
What are the concerns?
Health advocates and scientists have argued that BPA, which can leach into food and liquids may cause cancer, diabetes, reproductive disorders, hyperactivity and autism. Tests have been conducted on laboratory animals; the effects of BPA on humans are not entirely known.
The main concern is the possible risk for infants and pregnant women.
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