BPA and Baby Bottles

A dozen of the leading environmental groups in the country have published the results of a study which says the vast majority of plastic baby bottles might pose a significant health risk, because they contain bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical linked to obesity, cancer and other conditions in animal experiments. Read the latest news below:

07/08/2008 12:46 PM

Filters Fast Advocates Use of Filtered Water Bottles for ... - FOXBusiness

Filters Fast Advocates Use of Filtered Water Bottles for ... FOXBusiness - 11 hours ago "The Filters Fast bottles are for everyday use, and they are made from safe plastics that are completely BPA free. That means consumers never have to worry ...

07/08/2008 09:55 AM

Developments In The Chemicals Management Plan - Mondaq News Alerts (subscription)

Developments In The Chemicals Management Plan Mondaq News Alerts (subscription), UK - 14 hours ago Bisphenol A (BPA) is an industrial chemical used in the manufacturing of hard plastics called polycarbonates, as well as epoxy resins. ...

07/07/2008 04:42 AM

The water angel - Toronto Star

The water angel Toronto Star,  Canada - Jul 7, 2008 They will also distribute more than 3000 reusable bottles made from stainless steel and BPA-free plastic. All supplies are donated. ...

07/07/2008 02:40 AM

Monday Medical: Plastic chemicals may pose danger - Steamboat Pilot

Monday Medical: Plastic chemicals may pose danger Steamboat Pilot, CO - Jul 6, 2008 Produced in vast quantities every year, BPA is found in plastics used to make some water bottles and baby bottles. It also is contained in the lining of ...

06/12/2008 03:30 AM

Wal-Mart, Toys R Us to remove products with BPA - Newsday

KVAL Wal-Mart, Toys R Us to remove products with BPA Newsday, NY - Jun 12, 2008 Whole Foods Markets also stopped selling BPA baby bottles. Nalgene, a Rochester-based company that is one of the nation's largest makers of plastic ... Baby bottles safe, FDA official says Baltimore Sun Clash Arises on Safety of BPA in Plastic Items Wall Street Journal BornFree: The Only Major Baby Bottle Company to be BPA-Free from ... PR Web (press release) dBTechno - The Associated Press all 133 news articles

06/09/2008 12:40 AM

Creative Ways to Recycle Your Plastic Bottles - MainStreet

Creative Ways to Recycle Your Plastic Bottles MainStreet, NY - Jun 8, 2008 "Personally I am so angry that Avent seems to not take this seriously and refuses to make non-BPA bottles," she wrote. "I cannot understand a company ...

06/17/2008 12:20 PM

Ask Mr. Dad: The dangers of plastics - Centre Daily Times

Ask Mr. Dad: The dangers of plastics Centre Daily Times, PA - Jun 17, 2008 Some are now offering store credit in exchange for BPA laden bottles. Store policies seem to vary, even within chains, so call first and ask. ...

06/30/2008 07:21 PM

BPA Free Bottles Gain Popularity - InjuryBoard.com

BPA Free Bottles Gain Popularity InjuryBoard.com, FL - Jun 30, 2008 Retailers such as Babies R Us and Toys R Us are offering a BPA bottle exchange. The National Toxicology Program, part of the US Department of Health and ...

07/02/2008 02:16 AM

Response to reader's question - Jamaica Gleaner

Jamaica Gleaner Response to reader's question Jamaica Gleaner, Jamaica - Jul 1, 2008 This possibility led Canadian retailers to pull all baby bottles, containing BPA, from the shelves. Some health food chains in the United States have done ...

06/18/2008 12:14 AM

Even My Cats Want Climate Change Legislation - New America Foundation

Even My Cats Want Climate Change Legislation New America Foundation, DC - Jun 17, 2008 So is Toys'R'Us, and Whole Foods has already removed all BPA bottles. (Interesting fact: last April, Canada banned BPA from baby bottles. ...