Massachusetts Issues Public Health Advisory to Parents About Bisphenol A (BPA)

Today the Massachusetts Department of Public Health issued an advisory for bisphenol A. The DPH specifically advises parents of childrens up to 2 years old to avoid baby products containing bisphenol A (BPA) for making or storing infant food or formula. And the statement also warns pregnant women to steer clear of canned foods and [...]

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 [...]

The Dose and the Timing Make the Poison: Mystery of Thalidomide

In many debates over the safety of current chemicals of concern such as bisphenol A (BPA), phthalates and other hormone disruptors, people will make the argument that any chemical, even water, can be toxic because the dose makes the poison. Which is a simple statement of a basic tenet of toxicology. But with some chemicals, namely hormone disruptors (those [...]

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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 [...]

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 [...]

New York Times Says Don’t Worry About BPA Leaching From Polycarbonate Plastic – I Disagree

I’m more than a little annoyed at The New York Times.  Without elaborating on the first reason much, the NYT published just a dumb article about BlogHer ’08.  Then, the second reason I’m annoyed, the NYT publishes Tierney’s 10 Things to Scratch from Your Worry List, and includes bisphenol A (BPA) in plastic bottles. Tierney [...]