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California Must Delist BPA as Reproductive Toxin from Prop 65 List

Jill Ettinger — Sat, 04 May 2013 08:18:49 +0000

After what many concerned consumers, health and environmental advocates labeled a major victory, California must now remove BPA (bisphenol-A) from its list of chemicals known to cause reproductive issues.

California Adds BPA to Proposition 65 Toxic Chemicals List

Jill Ettinger — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:13:13 +0000

BPA (bisphenol-A), the controversial chemical used in hardening plastic commonly found in a variety of plastics, aluminum can liners, baby bottles and even register receipts, is now considered a reproductive toxin by the state of California.

Chemical Companies Sue California Over “Blacklisting” BPA

Jill Ettinger — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 09:04:14 +0000

California Governor Jerry Brown is facing a lawsuit from a coalition of chemical companies attempting to stop the inclusion of BPA (bisphenol-A) in the state's list of substances known to cause birth defects.

Organic Food (Yes, Organic) Linked to High Chemical Exposure Risk

Jill Ettinger — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 09:55:09 +0000

Surprising news for organic food lovers in the recent issue of the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology: a University of Washington study found high levels of plastic in the bodies of people who refrained from eating food that had been packaged in plastic containers.

BPA to Be Classified a ‘Reproductive Hazard’ in California

Jill Ettinger — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 09:10:28 +0000

California is leading the way in regulations on the controversial substance BPA (bisphenol-A) with an announcement last week that it will declare it a reproductive hazard.

Some ‘BPA-Free’ Claims May Be Just As Dangerous, New Study Finds

Jill Ettinger — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:02:10 +0000

With heightened concerns over the human health risks connected with the endocrine disrupting effects of BPA (bisphenol-A)—the plastic polymer commonly found in canned-food linings and a number of other household products—many manufacturers have begun removing the controversial chemical. But, it's now frequently being replaced with another chemical that may be just as detrimental to your health.

BPA Levels in Obese Children Twice the Average

Jill Ettinger — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 08:33:58 +0000

Though long suspected because of its endocrine disrupting effects on the body, a new study is the first of its kind to connect BPA exposure directly to obesity rates in children.

FDA Bans BPA from Baby Bottles and Sippy Cups

Jill Ettinger — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 08:56:47 +0000

After countless petitions and letters to the FDA, the agency has officially announced a ban on BPA (bisphenol-A) in baby bottles and sippy cups. The toxic chemical, found in a number of plastics, is a known endocrine disruptor posing many human health issues.

BPA May Cause Brain Tumors, New Research Finds

Jill Ettinger — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 07:00:16 +0000

More bad news connected with the controversial chemical BPA (bisphenol-A) found in a variety of cans and plastics, including baby bottles. New research now suggests that it may be a contributing factor in developing a common type of brain cancer.

FDA Agrees to BPA Ban in Infant Formula, But Adults Must Fend For Themselves

Jill Ettinger — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 07:00:32 +0000

Despite the FDA's recent reluctance to ban BPA (bisphenol-A) in food packaging outright, citing a lack of conclusive evidence that the plastic polymer can cause serious human health issues, the agency may now agree to enforce a ban on the substance from use in baby food packaging.