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New research suggests that exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) during gestation and lactation lowers male fertility in adulthood and that the effect may persist for at least three generations.
The rat study tested relatively low levels of BPA chosen to fall within the range of human exposure. It is the first to indicate that BPA might have transgenerational effects on male reproductive health. 9 February 2010. More...
The chemical revolt.
BPA in baby bottles. Phthalates in children's books. Lead in toys. As parents' awareness of potential toxins in the home has grown in recent years, so has their anxiety. Minnesota has helped lead the way to regulate worrisome chemicals, and federal reform. St. Paul Pioneer Press, Minnesota. 7 February 2010.
Worrisome chemical BPA found in canned foods.
Controversy is spreading about bisphenol-A, or BPA, a chemical used in water bottles and baby bottles. Now studies show a health hazard may lie in products found in most Americans’ cabinets — canned foods. Oklahoma City Oklahoman, Oklahoma. 7 February 2010.
Study finds a link between plastics chemical BPA and childhood asthma.
Researchers from the University of Texas are reporting the findings of experiments with mice that indicate exposure to bisphenol-A, or BPA, during pregnancy may increase the chances of asthma in the child. Los Angeles Times, California. 5 February 2010.
Oregon business wary of BPA ban in baby bottles, formula cans.
The Legislature is looking to follow in the footsteps of Walmart and other retailers who are backing away from baby bottles and sippy cups with the potential endocrine-disrupting chemical bisphenol-A. Portland Oregonian, Oregon. 5 February 2010.
FDA's concern over potentially harmful plastic ingredient signals a welcome change.
It is to the FDA's credit that it is investing resources in understanding the extent of the health risks posed by this BPA and in keeping the public informed of its efforts. Houston Chronicle, Texas. Editorial, 5 February 2010.
State lawmakers looking at ban on BPA products .
Less than a month after the FDA ruled that bisphenol A may be unsafe for young children, the Oregon Legislature will open hearings on a bill to ban the sale or manufacture of liquid or food in containers made or lined with BPA - if the contents are intended primarily for consumption by children under 3 years old. Eugene Register Guard, Oregon. 4 February 2010.
Bills would ban products with 2 chemicals in Maryland.
Lawmakers in Annapolis are being asked to ban products containing two chemicals, BPA and decaBDE, that have triggered serious concerns about toxicity. Baltimore Sun, Maryland. 3 February 2010.
Govt. urging caution over plastic bottles.
On a Friday afternoon in late January, Andrew Blemler was stocking Dick's Sporting Goods' main display of water bottles. They all had the same label: BPA-free. This label, which can be found on practically every water bottle sold in the Springfield area, is a result of a recent marketing trend to promote products that do not contain bisphenol A. Springfield State Journal-Register, Illinois. 2 February 2010.
Legislature should protect children from bisphenol-A.
A battle is being fought today that pits scientific evidence against industry self-interest. This time the red-flag is bisphenol-A, a developmental, reproductive and neural toxicant found in polycarbonate plastic. Medford Mail Tribune, Oregon. Opinion, 2 February 2010.
Exposure to very low concentrations of the plastic monomer bisphenol A (BPA) causes cellular damage and death in cultured human placenta cells, researchers report.
The doses used for this study are similar to blood levels found in pregnant women. Particularly concerning was the observation that that effects were most pronounced at the lowest - rather than the highest - concentrations of BPA. 2 February 2010. More...
State taking right step in BPA ban.
Wisconsin lawmakers are moving in the right direction to protect children from a chemical, bisphenol A, that has been linked to a variety of disorders, including cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Sheboygan Press, Wisconsin. Editorial, 1 February 2010.
Groups revisit chemical ban in products for children.
Environmental groups are targeting three issues for the special legislative session that starts Monday. Eliminating bisphenol A leads environmental push that includes focus on drilling, transportation. Salem Statesman Journal, Oregon. 30 January 2010.
Senate votes ban on BPA in kids' containers.
The Washington state Senate Friday voted 36-9 to approve a ban on the chemical bisphenol A in baby bottles, sippy cups and other food containers if they are to be used by children 3 or younger. Seattle Times, Washington. 30 January 2010.
Oregon think tank pushes back on proposed BPA limits.
As momentum builds for an Oregon ban of bisphenol-A, the libertarian think thank Cascade Policy Institute has released a report "detailing the negligible risks" of the chemical used in some durable plastic products. Portland Oregonian, Oregon. 30 January 2010.
Baby bottle Red Alert.
If the FDA wants to further investigate BPA for health effects, then the agency should make sure that it evaluates real science. In the BPA war, that isn't easy. But that's what a public made uneasy by scare stories deserves. Wall Street Journal. Editorial, 30 January 2010.
Legislation seeks limited ban on chemical used in plastics.
Perhaps as early as Friday, the state Senate is expected to vote on whether to fine manufacturers and retailers that make or sell baby bottles, sippy cups, and cans or jars of infant food that contain Bisphenol A because of health concerns for young children. Seattle Times, Washington. 29 January 2010.
BPA linked to heart disease, study confirms.
Researchers have found more evidence of a link between exposure to bisphenol A -- or BPA, a common, human-made chemical used in plastic food containers -- and cardiovascular disease. Hamilton Spectator, Ontario. 28 January 2010.
A bipartisan step.
A unanimous Wisconsin Senate vote to ban BPA in baby bottles and sippy cups was a good step and a sign that lawmakers still know how to work together. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin. Editorial, 28 January 2010.
Bisphenol A - Political hell freezes over.
Bisphenol A is an industrial chemical that has been present in many hard plastic bottles and aluminum food and beverage cans since the 1960s. What they are not telling you is that BPA is also a synthetic estrogen and notable endocrine disrupter. Salem News, Oregon. Opinion, 28 January 2010.
State Senate OKs BPA ban in baby bottles.
Bisphenol A would be banned from baby bottles and sipping cups for children age 3 and younger under a bill the Wisconsin state Senate unanimously passed Tuesday. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin. 27 January 2010.
American babies getting fatter.
A new study out of Harvard University shows infant obesity has risen more than 70% since 1980. Those numbers to some are staggering and confusing because babies only eat formula and breast milk. So, why are babies getting so fat? Some are pointing their finger at Bisphenol-A or BPA. Colorado Springs KKTV, Colorado. 24 January 2010.
Industrial chemicals lurking in your bloodstream.
Concern is heating up over whether common industrial chemicals found in plastics and other consumer goods could be harming our kids. BPA is just one of hundreds of industrial chemicals that may be in your blood or urine right now. Forbes. 22 January 2010.
Heightened concern over BPA.
Consumers should choose products without BPA until regulators determine whether exposure to the chemical found in baby bottles is harmful. New York Times. Editorial, 21 January 2010.
The high cost of plastic convenience.
Opening a can for dinner may have saved Americans time and money over the years, but according to recent research, we're now paying severely for that convenience with our health, because of the ubiquitous chemical bisphenol A. Minocqua Lakeland Times, Wisconsin. 20 January 2010.
FDA issues warning about BPA exposure.
In a non-scientific "Early Show" experiment, CBS Correspondent Kelly Wallace ate a sandwich made from canned tuna, which consumer groups have found to contain BPA. Shortly afterwards, she had her blood drawn. CBS News. 19 January 2010.
Risk on the shelves from BPA.
Our federal and state governments have dragged their feet in addressing the risks of BPA exposure - due mainly to relentless lobbying by the chemical industry. San Francisco was the first municipality to attempt a ban on BPA in children's products in 2006. San Francisco Chronicle, California. Editorial, 19 January 2010.
U.S. health officials acknowledge BPA concerns but won't restrict its use.
Federal health officials said there is “some concern” about the health risks to children and babies from the plastics additive known as BPA, but that they won’t restrict use of the substance pending further study. Los Angeles Times, California. 18 January 2010.
FDA says it's unable to regulate BPA.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration officials say they are powerless to regulate BPA, although they have declared the chemical to be a safety concern for fetuses, babies and young children. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin. 17 January 2010.
Bisphenol A: Should there be laws?
The FDA's about-face on the chemical bisphenol A, which is used to harden the plastic of sippy cups and baby bottles and to seal the inside of tin cans, could spur the adoption of bills in the California Legislature and U.S. Congress to restrict the chemical. Los Angeles Times, California. 17 January 2010.
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