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		<title>New Study Finds BPA Linked to Asthma</title>
		<link>http://www.keepitorganic.org/2010/02/09/new-study-finds-bpa-linked-to-asthma/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:40:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to the “Los Angeles Times” blog Greenspace, researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, are reporting the findings of experiments with mice that indicate exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) during pregnancy may increase the chances of asthma in the child.  BPA, used in plastic bottles, linings of cans and other products, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Link between Phthalates and Increasing Allergic Reactions</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2006 15:26:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to this article posted on OurStolenFuture.org, the prevalence of allergic reactions has been increasing rapidly in the developed world for several decades now, which leads some scientists to allegedly believe that environmental exposures may be leading to increased allergic responses.  According to OurStolenFuture.org, some researchers believe that exposure to low, environmentally-relevant levels of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>One third of food packaging may cause allergic reactions</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2006 18:16:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to NewsTarget.com, people could face potentially fatal allergic reactions triggered by food packaging that contains latex.  A study by Britain’s Food Standards Agency has found that one-third of packaging is contaminated with latex, which allegedly can be transferred to food, especially in ice cream and chocolate packaging, which uses “cold sealing” methods.

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		<title>Allergic reactions to food wrappings</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:10:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to the Telegraph, a Britain based news publication, some food wrappings contain hidden rubber proteins, predominantly latex, that can trigger allergic reactions.  The article reports that one in six percent of the population is affected by latex allergies, however, food manufacturing companies are not required to include latex disclaimers or warnings on packaging [...]]]></description>
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