Wal-Mart and Toys R Us Remove Products Containing BPA from Store Shelves
Published: 20 June 2008
Category: Bisphenol A (BPA), Packaging CONCERNS, Studies/State & Federal Regulations
“New York Newsday” reports while Congress is still considering measures to ban the controversial chemical bisphenol A (BPA), which is used in producing baby cups, toys and water bottles, two major retailers, Wal-Mart and Toys R Us, are removing products containing such chemicals from their shelves. Some federal legislators, including Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), are supporting measures to ban products containing BPA.