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FDA now says BPA a health concern

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Austin American Statesman
| 1.16.2010 | Lindsey Layton
Posted on 01/16/2010 5:18:38 AM PST by wolfcreek

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration has reversed its position on the safety of bisphenol A, a chemical found in plastic bottles, soda cans, food containers and thousands of consumer goods, saying it now has concerns about health risks.

Growing scientific evidence has linked the chemical to a range of problems, from cancer to sexual dysfunction to heart disease. Federal officials said they are particularly concerned about BPA's effect on the development of fetuses, infants and young children.....

5,449 posted on 01/16/2010 6:41:57 AM PST by hennie pennie
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WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration has reversed its position on the safety of bisphenol A, a chemical found in plastic bottles, soda cans, food containers and thousands of consumer goods, saying it now has concerns about health risks.<<<<

It is about time they started telling the truth.

Thanks for the link.


5,451 posted on 01/16/2010 1:56:15 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny
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