NYT Reports on Hard Questions for Hard Plastics Containing Bisphenol A
Published: 24 April 2008
Category: Bisphenol A (BPA), Cancer, Reproductive/Hormonal Changes
The “New York Times” reports on common questions and answers about the plastic chemical bisphenol A (BPA), which is used in clear plastic bottles, canned infant formula, food-storage containers, some clear plastic pitchers used for filtered water, refillable water bottles and the lining of soft-drink and food cans. The chemical has reportedly been shown to leach from polycarbonate plastic containers into foods and liquids, and has been shown to cause cancer and hormonal disruption in animal studies.