BPA and Other Chemicals Linked to Sexual Changes in Fish
Published: 12 August 2010
Category: Bisphenol A (BPA), Packaging CONCERNS, Reproductive/Hormonal Changes, Studies/State & Federal Regulations
The “Canadian Press” reports Alberta, Canada researchers say gender-bending fish swimming in the province’s southern rivers raise serious questions about whether the water is safe for people to drink. Co-author of the study, Hamid Habibi said while it’s not known whether the levels of the chemicals are high enough to hurt humans, there is a possible risk the chemicals could increase cancer rates or developmental abnormalities. Habibi and co-author Lee Jackson found a large variety of chemicals that affect hormones in the water. They include synthetic estrogens, such as the birth control pill and bisphenol A (BPA) — a chemical used in making plastics — as well as agricultural byproducts.