California Must Delist BPA as Reproductive Toxin from Prop 65 List

May 4th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger

Prop 65

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.

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California Adds BPA to Proposition 65 Toxic Chemicals List

April 15th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger

Sodas

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.

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Chemical Companies Sue California Over “Blacklisting” BPA

March 6th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger

Bottle

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.

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

March 3rd, 2013 - Jill Ettinger

Organic peppers

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.

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BPA to Be Classified a ‘Reproductive Hazard’ in California

January 31st, 2013 - Jill Ettinger

Can

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.

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

January 23rd, 2013 - Jill Ettinger

Bottle

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.

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BPA Levels in Obese Children Twice the Average

September 22nd, 2012 - Jill Ettinger

Obese kid

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.

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FDA Bans BPA from Baby Bottles and Sippy Cups

July 22nd, 2012 - Jill Ettinger

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.

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BPA May Cause Brain Tumors, New Research Finds

June 30th, 2012 - Jill Ettinger

soda can

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.

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

June 17th, 2012 - Jill Ettinger

Similac

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.

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