The Chicago Tribune recently published a strong editorial criticizing the FDA for its August, 2008, statement that Bisphenol A (BPA) is safe at typical exposures for human consumption. Even Wal-Mart and Toys R Us disagree with the FDA on that one. These stores have begun to phase out products that contain these toxic chemicals, which are found in liquids that are contained in plastic bottles, such as bottled water and baby formula. BPA can disrupt hormone balance, brain function and increase the risk of heart attacks. The risk in babies is 12X as high as in adults. Canada has banned BPA in baby bottles. In December, the FDA stated that it will take a closer look. The FDA generally has spent more time protecting the pharmaceutical industry from competition from nutritional supplements than it has protecting the public.
See Chicago Tribune for bill (click here) , original article January, 2009.
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