New Research Shows Prenatal Exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA) May Feminize Male Monkeys

Need a reason to reduce BPA exposure while trying to get and while pregnant? New research suggests that prenatal (or in the womb exposure) to endocrine-disrupting BPA may “feminize” male infants. Wondering what the heck bisphenol A is? I’ve got a refresher for you. New research shows that baby monkeys exposed to bisphenol A (BPA) in utero [...]

What is bisphenol A (BPA)?

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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 [...]

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 [...]

Some sleuthing, some PR issues and the Beaba Babycook BPA Free

I just read on Healthy Child Healthy World’s blog that the Beaba Babycook is now free of bisphenol A (BPA).  Not familiar with the Babycook?  It is a combination steamer, blender, warmer and defroster for preparing homemade baby food.  I’ve personally never used it, but it gets great reviews over at Amazon. But, the Babycook has been [...]

As FDA Debates BPA Safety Today, Study Finds Bisphenol A Exposure Linked to Heart Disease & Diabetes

Ironic, isn’t it?  As the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) holds its hearing on the safety of bisphenol A (BPA) today, a major new study involving humans (not animals) finds exposure to BPA increases the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.  So, finally, we have research suggesting that adverse health effects in humans occur as a [...]

NTP Issues Final Report – Bisphenol A or BPA Exposures May Harm Babies and Kids

Finally, the US Department of Health and Human Services’ National Toxicology Program (“NTP”) has issued its final report on bisphenol A (BPA).  And the NTP expressed some concern about the potential health effects associated with BPA exposuers at the current levels to which we are exposed.For background, tThe NTP uses a 5 point scale of [...]

FDA Finds BPA Safe & Why Andy’s Take Pisses Me Off

You may have already read that last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its draft report finding that bisphenol A (BPA) is safe.   The draft report states “FDA has concluded that an adequate margin of safety exists for BPA at current levels of exposure from food contact uses.”  If you are new to the [...]

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