CNN reported two days ago that the FDA is saying BPA, or Bisphenol A, found in some reusable water bottles, baby bottles and most canned food is not dangerous.
Environmental groups are not happy about the report because they say the FDA’s conclusion relied on industry-funded studies.
CNN reported that the FDA “previously declared the chemical safe but agreed to revisit that opinion after a report by the federal National Toxicology Program said there was “some concern” about its risks in infants.”
This group said animal studies showed that BPA “can cause changes in behavior and the brain, and that it may reduce survival and birth weight in fetuses.”
In September, outside advisers will debate the chemical’s safety. Many states, though, are choosing not to wait for the final report and are acting on their own by banning the chemical in baby bottles. Legislation has even been introduced to ban BPA in children’s products.
Canada will be banning the use of BPA in baby bottles and California, New Jersey and at least 10 other states also are evaluating bills to restrict use of BPA.
So who are you to believe? Do we know enough about the chemical to make final decisions? I’m not going to tell you what to do but as long as there seems to be questions, I’m going to play it safe and continue to avoid it.
Reported by Trying To Be Greener
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