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BPA Exposure Linked to Asthma Risk: Study

A new study into the side effects of BPA (Bisphenol A) indicate that there may be a link between the ubiquitous plastic bottle chemical and the development of asthma. 

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Infant Exposure to BPA Chemical Should be Limited: FDA

FDA reviewers are recommending that infant exposure to the plastic bottle chemical Bisphenol A, also known as BPA, should be limited due to increasing concerns about the effects it may have on the development of fetuses, infants and children.

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Babies Exposed to Plastic Bottle Chemical BPA in the Womb: Study

New research involving the presence of chemicals in the blood of newborn babies found that 90% of children tested had Bisphenol A (BPA) in their blood. This confirms that unborn children are exposed to the potentially toxic chemical used in hard plastic bottles and other food containers while they are in the womb, leading [...]

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Side Effects of BPA Exposure Linked to Sexual Problems for Men: Study

New research suggests that high exposure to the chemical Bisphenol A (BPA), which is found in many hard plastic bottles and other consumer products, may increase the risk of erectile dysfunction and other sexual problems for men.

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FDA to Reconsider BPA Safety, Industry Prepares for Fight on the Hill

Pressure from lawmakers and activist groups have convinced the FDA to reevaluated the safety of Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical used in plastic bottles and metal cans. In response, manufacturing industry lobbyists are discussing strategies to avoid a ban on use of BPA in baby bottles and other consumer products.

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Plastic Bottle Chemical BPA Does Enter Body According to Study

Researchers have discovered more evidence that the plastic bottle chemical bisphenol A (BPA), which is used to make many plastic products hard and shatterproof, could pose a risk to humans, as it can leach into the body from plastic drinking bottles.

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Legislation to Ban BPA in Bottles and Food Containers Introduced

Bills have been introduced in the U.S. House and Senate to ban bisphenol A (BPA) in all food and beverage containers, due to growing concerns that the chemical could pose long-term health risks, especially for young children.

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Toxic Baby Bottles with BPA Will No Longer Be Sold by 6 Manufacturers

In response to health concerns over the use of Biphenol A (BPA) in plastic consumer products, six of the largest manufacturers baby bottles have agreed to stop using the chemical in their products sold in United States.

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Bisphenol A Safety to be Researched Further by FDA

After standing by their controversial position that Bisphenol A (BPA) is safe in baby bottles and other consumer products, the FDA indicates that they will now review additional research and may carry out further studies on the potential long term health impact of the chemical.