But there was no scientific evidence that the levels found in the plastic used to make baby bottles was harmful to children, said Sir John. Continue reading
Category Archives: Bisphenol A (BPA)
Ex-UK Science Advisor on BPA: ‘Being frank, I think the only way you could hurt babies with bisphenol A baby bottles is to baton them with them’
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California lists BPA under Proposition 65; Another non-toxic chemical made toxic by decree
The American Chemistry Council is suing the state to keep BPA off the list. Continue reading
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French food safety agency goes junk science on BPA; Claims BS mouse study shows fetal exposure causes adult breast cancer
The baby mice were first exposed to BPA and then to known mammary carcinogens… and BPA gets the blame?! Continue reading
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Leading Environmental Group Scientist Praises FDA’s Ground-Breaking Research On BPA: A Tipping Point In The Controversy?
“So it came as something of a shock to the panel and the audience when, after the presentation by the FDA’s Daniel Doerge, Ruthann Rudel, an expert on endocrine disruption at the Silent Spring Institute (named after the Rachel Carson book which ignited the environmental movement) praised his research. ‘I actually just want to thank you for the work that you’ve done, because I’ve found your studies to be some of the most clarifying and helpful pieces of information in making my way through the bisphenol A woods,’ said Rudel.” Continue reading
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New York’s unfakeable driver’s license: Will the BPA-containing card also be untouchable?
New driver’s licenses in New York will be made of polycarbonate — often (always?) made with bisphenol A (BPA). Since the enviros have attacked receipts containing BPA, will they go after the new licenses as well? Continue reading
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Claim: BPA causes asthma
Aside from the improper use of statistical analysis and lack of biological plausibility, widespread BPA use predates the supposed “epidemic” of asthma by decades. Continue reading
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AAAS meeting: No harm from BPA
“Diseases associated with exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) could be more simply explained by an unhealthy diet of pre-packaged fast foods that come in plastic wrapping containing the chemical.” Continue reading
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California to list BPA under Proposition 65
What does it matter if BPA is harmless? Continue reading
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Claim: Harmful effects of bisphenol A proved experimentally
Doubtful. Reduced testosterone production in cultured fetal testicle cells swimming in a BPA solution? Continue reading
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BPA replacement alters hormones at low doses, study finds
We broke this story in April 2011. Continue reading
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MU study on BPA yields different results
“Recent University of Missouri research could not replicate results of a previous study linking exposure to the chemical bisphenol A — commonly known as BPA — to obesity and diabetes.” Continue reading
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BPA resin replacements may be more harmful
“Ironically, earlier this year, researchers pointed out that the chemical used to replace BPA for plastic baby bottles and reusable water bottles, known as Bisphenol S (BPS), is actually a more potent “endocrine disrupter” and that the human body does not metabolize BPS as easily!” Continue reading
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Most of bisphenol A destroyed or landfilled, Canadian study finds
Most of the toxic bisphenol A contained in products Canadians use every day is either destroyed or winds up in landfills, says a new study for Environment Canada. Continue reading
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Eye-roller: Nicholas Kristof does Big Tobacco
Big Chem, Big Harm? – NEW research is demonstrating that some common chemicals all around us may be even more harmful than previously thought. It seems that they may damage us in ways that are transmitted generation after generation, imperiling not only us but also our descendants. Continue reading
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Probing concerns about use of chemical in plastic food containers: An editorial
The Food and Drug Administration’s decision, at the urging of the American chemical industry, to ban a controversial plastic from infant products is a welcome step. But the agency and the industry need to also address growing concerns about the potential health effects of the substance in other food packaging. Continue reading
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Elaine Watson: Is the food industry under attack from an ‘NGO/media complex’?
With NGOs increasingly turning their attention to food production – and often doing a better job than the food industry of engaging with the media – the debate about issues from biotechnology to BPA will only become more polarized, one author has predicted. Continue reading
FDA: BPA banned in baby bottles
Another foolish capitulation to a hysterical scare campaign. Really bad idea.
“The federal government announced Tuesday that baby bottles and sippy cups can no longer contain the controversial chemical bisphenol-A, or BPA.” Continue reading
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White dental fillings may impair kids’ behavior
Effects seen only for fillings that used bis-GMA, a resin derived from bisphenol A Continue reading
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Hormone-mimicking chemicals cause inter-species mating
So, are these new hybrids fertile? Yes? So this is increasing biodiversity by introducing new subspecies and widely broadening the gene pool? Must be really good bad then, huh? Continue reading
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Eye-roller: How To Avoid Toxic Chemicals? Drop Out Of Modern Society
BPA is everywhere. A new study found the best way to avoid it: Stop buying or eating anything that isn’t homemade. It’s not very practical, but it does show how pervasive the chemicals are Continue reading
