Fallout from Industry Memo Seeking Pregnant Woman to Tout Bisphenol A

Yesterday I posted about the leaked meeting minutes from the canned food industry in which a young pregnant woman was identified as the “holy grail” to tout the benefits of bisphenol A (BPA). And then if that didn’t work, the industry was prepared to use fear to scare you to prevent the passage of legislation limiting the use of BPA. [...]

Ready to piss off a mom blogger? Seek a pregnant woman to consume BPA lined canned goods

Looking for a job? If you are pregnant, I’ve got one for you: WANTED: Young, pregnant mother to act as spokesperson. Must be willing to drink liquids and eat foods from metal canned foods and beverages. Must also execute full release and waiver for any and all birth defects or other harm suffered by fetus. Think I’m kidding? Unfortunately, I’m [...]

Emails Show FDA Was Very Cozy With Lobbyists on Bisphenol A

It is so disappointing to learn that yes, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) really has not done its job when it comes to bisphenol A (BPA). BPA is a hormone disruptor and has been linked to other health effects. We find it in polycarbonate plastic and the linings of canned foods and beverages. (Need more of [...]

What is bisphenol A (BPA)?

basic information on what is bisphenol a

Beth at FakePlasticFish Asks Oprah to go Plastic Free

How much disposable plastic do you throw away every day? How many water bottles or drink containers? How many plastic bags? How many straws, caps, containers? Do you shop green with your reusable totes but still use plastic bags for your produce? Do you buy single servings instead of bulk? Do you buy recycled content [...]

Warning: These baby bottles and canned goods contain a chemical known to cause reproductive harm

Would you buy a can of beans with a warning on it that it may contain a chemical known to the state of California to cause reproductive harm? What about a baby bottle? If you live in California, you are probably familiar with Proposition 65′s standard warning. Even if you don’t realize it. You’ve probably [...]

Plastic, Plastic Everywhere: What Would Beth Do?

The second Green Moms Carnival this month is about plastic.  It is hosted by Beth at My Plastic-free Life (formerly FakePlasticFish who is my no-plastic Superhero).  You really should go check out her blog – she describes her inspirational journey to a lifestyle free of disposable plastic.  And she is a woman who truly practices what she preaches [...]

Two Common Preservatives May Have Hormone Disrupting Effects – Should We Be Concerned?

You may have heard about bisphenol A (BPA) in polycarbonate plastic and canned foods and beverages and know that it is of concern because it appears to be a hormone disruptor. Your probably know that phthalates in personal care and cleaning products are also linked to hormone disrupting effects. But do you ever wonder what [...]

FDA Subcommitee Harshly Critical of Draft Safety Report on Bisphenol A (BPA)

I recently expressed concern about whether the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Subcommitee reviewing the FDA’s draft safety assessment of the use of bisphenol A (BPA) could provide a fair review.  I expressed concern because it had been revealed that Subcommittee Chairman Prof. Philbert had failed to disclose a significant donation from pro-plastics contributor Charles Gelman to the chairman’s research [...]

The FDA and Bisphenol A in Baby Bottles – Science for Sale

And so the bisphenol A (BPA) debate goes on.  Is science for sale?  It seems more and more like it is. The House Energy and Commerce Committee has sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration questioning whether the FDA has been unduly influenced by the plastic industry in its continued assertion that BPA is safe.  The letter [...]

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