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REGION: North America
TOPIC: Health
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Posted: October 30, 2007

Experts Discuss Bisphenol A

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Baby bottle: Photo credit FDA The chemical bisphenol A (BPA) is used to make many plastic products used in American homes, including baby bottles. Recently, two expert panels examined whether BPA is likely to have adverse effects on human health. Two scientsts answered your questions on BPA.
QUESTIONS
Is there an online source to determine which plastics contain BPA?
Does my filtered water pitcher contain BPA?
What is my likely exposure level to BPA? What level is dangerous?
How does BPA get from a plastic water bottle into the water?
Do softer plastic bottles contain BPA?
Does BPA pose a risk to me as an adult?
Should I have my baby tested for exposure to BPA?
How may patients be exposed to BPA through dental sealants?
Does heat affect the release of BPA?
Amy of New York City asks
I drink from my Nalgene water bottle every day. Does BPA pose a risk to me as an adult? I use my Nalgene bottle out of the concern for the overuse of disposable plastic water bottles. Where can I find a safe, BPA-free reusable water bottle?
ANSWERS
Retha Newbold responds:
Retha Newbold responds:

Check online. There are numerous companies that are now advertizing BPA-free bottles. Research with experimental animals suggests that there may be risks for adult exposure, but the most concern is with fetal and early childhood exposure.

Earl Gray responds:
Earl Gray responds:

There are many, many sources of information about BPA in plastics on the Web. Some are from NGOs and others are industry Web sites.

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