Our government has finally raised concerns about BPA (bisphenol-A), a substance that is found in plastic bottles and cups, the lining of cans, and numerous other products. The ill-effects of BPA have caused an uproar amongst concerned parents for a few years now, but the government has finally gotten on board and admitted that this seemingly benign substance may actually pose a great threat, particularly to the health of our children. A $30 mllion study on the effects of BPA will be underway shortly.
Due to consumer demands, many companies have removed BPA from baby bottles and other children's products. However, BPA is still lurking in many places.....
To reduce your risks of BPA exposure look for plastic products labeled as BPA-free. Do not use BPA containing products that have scratches, and do not put hot liquids into containers made with BPA (these practices encourage leaching of BPA into your food/drink).
To read more about the new government study and the potential dangers of BPA, you can read a recent NYTimes article at:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/16/health/16plastic.html?hp
To read my previous posts on BPA, click here.
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