Archive for the 'Reproductive/Hormonal Changes' Category

Massachusetts Rep. Markey Cautions People about Chemicals in the Water

Published: 4 March 2010
Category: Bisphenol A (BPA), Packaging CONCERNS, Reproductive/Hormonal Changes, Studies/State & Federal Regulations

The “Belmont Citizen-Herald” reports U.S. Rep. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., the author of a bill to establish a federal ban on the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) in all food and beverage containers, issued the following statement today at a hearing entitled “Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals in Drinking Water: Risks to Human Health and the Environment.” […]

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Food-Makers Investigating How to Rid their Containers of BPA

Published: 3 March 2010
Category: Bisphenol A (BPA), Cancer, Packaging CONCERNS, Reproductive/Hormonal Changes

“Washington Post” reports major U.S. food-makers are quietly investigating how to rid their containers of bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical under scrutiny by federal regulators concerned about links to a range of health problems, including reproductive disorders and cancer. Food-makers are reportedly discovering how complicated it is to remove the chemical, which is in […]

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Maryland Considers Ban on BPA; Bill Narrowed to Not Include Food Containers

Published: 1 March 2010
Category: Bisphenol A (BPA), Packaging CONCERNS, Reproductive/Hormonal Changes, Studies/State & Federal Regulations

“Annapolis WJZ TV” reports Maryland is considering a ban on bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical used to manufacture some baby bottles and sippy cups and its effect on infants and children. Ata hearing on the ban, Sen. Brian Frosh, (D) Montgomery Co. said, “There are many studies that show BPA, which mimics estrogen, a […]

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Bill to Ban BPA in Oregon Fails to Pass

Published: 26 February 2010
Category: Bisphenol A (BPA), Packaging CONCERNS, Reproductive/Hormonal Changes, Studies/State & Federal Regulations

“The Associated Press” reports a bill to ban a chemical used in rigid plastic baby bottles and “sippy cups” failed last week on a tie vote in the Oregon Senate. Advocates of the bill wanted to ban products used by children younger than 3 years old that contain bisphenol A (BPA), claiming the federal government […]

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New Study Finds Human Placenta Cells Die After BPA Exposure

Published: 24 February 2010
Category: Bisphenol A (BPA), Packaging CONCERNS, Reproductive/Hormonal Changes, Studies/State & Federal Regulations

“Environmental Health News” reports a new study finds exposure to very low concentrations of the plastic monomer bisphenol A (BPA) causes cellular damage and death in cultured human placenta cells. The doses used for this study are similar to blood levels found in pregnant women. Effects were most pronounced at the lowest – rather […]

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Scientists Publish Letter Citing Flaws in Study Purporting BPA Safety

Published: 23 February 2010
Category: Bisphenol A (BPA), Packaging CONCERNS, Reproductive/Hormonal Changes, Studies/State & Federal Regulations

Twenty-four scientists have just published a letter in “Toxicological Sciences” describing a fatal flaw in work done in an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) lab purporting to show that the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) is safe. The study of interest was published in autumn 2009 (Ryan et al 2009). For example, the positive control dose is […]

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In First Blog Post for “Basil & Spice,” Dr. Jane Muncke Warns about Leached Food Packaging

Published: 5 February 2010
Category: Bisphenol A (BPA), Packaging CONCERNS, Reproductive/Hormonal Changes, Studies/State & Federal Regulations

In her first blog post for “Basil & Spice,” Dr. Jane Muncke warns about the dangers from leached food packaging, saying “packaging materials [are] probably the greatest source of food contamination.” According to Muncke, food packaging is usually made of plastic, or has a plastic layer directly in contact with food (i.e. beverage […]

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In Shift Position, FDA Expresses Concerns about Health Risks from BPA

Published: 19 January 2010
Category: Bisphenol A (BPA), Packaging CONCERNS, Reproductive/Hormonal Changes, Studies/State & Federal Regulations

According to the “New York Times,” in a shift of position, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expressing concerns about possible health risks from bisphenol A (BPA), a widely used component of plastic bottles and food packaging that it declared safe in 2008. The agency noted that it had “some concern about […]

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New Canadian Study Finds BPA Harms Developing Fetus

Published: 18 December 2009
Category: Bisphenol A (BPA), Packaging CONCERNS, Reproductive/Hormonal Changes, Studies/State & Federal Regulations

According to the “Montreal Gazette,” a new study conducted by researchers at the Universite de Sherbrooke have shown that Bisphenol A (BPA) — an industrial chemical used in many plastics — harms stem cells in the placenta that nourish the fetus. The Sherbrooke study raises concerns that BPA might be causing irrevocable damage even […]

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Retailers Demand Answers on Chemical Risks in Everyday Products

Published: 10 December 2009
Category: Bisphenol A (BPA), Cancer, Packaging CONCERNS, Reproductive/Hormonal Changes

“Business Week” reports retailers are demanding vigilance against worrisome chemicals, such as bisphenol A (BPA), in containers, foods, toys, and other goods. In animal studies, BPA has been linked to prostate damage, lower sperm counts, and the possibility of cancer.

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