Another EPA Study Refutes BPA Risk

[AlyssaBonk]

Though the MSM has largely ignored the story, several conservative writers are pointing out a new EPA study about the controversial plastics chemical, BPA. Women should be particularly interested in this, because environmentalists have been warning that plastics made with BPA can harm their babies. In fact, they have alleged that exposing a baby to, say a plastic bottle, would be akin to giving a baby a contraceptive pill.

Interestingly, despite the fact that the FDA and several other independent sources have failed to confirm that PBA poses any risk, the allegations remain. Sadly, the results have been destroying businesses and reputations -- and scaring moms and dads into purchasing more expensive products.

If there is ever any legitimate reason to believe BPA is not safe, I, of course, would love to know about it. But at present time, the evidence seems to indicate that this is nothing more than a fear/smear campaign against the plastics industry.

As a 'Smart Girl,' I have to say it sounds as if we're being 'played' by the wacko environmentalist crowd again...

[Sue]

Thanks for sharing this!

[Ponygal]

I am aware that plastic in itself is not dangerous, (except for certain baby bottles coming out of China--who would have guessed?). However, when heated up either by the normal temperature, by the oven, microwave, etcetera, there can be chemicals released to harm people. I will look into this further though. Maybe this was my listening to hog wash that makes me believe this.

[I M No One]

Well, one thing that people probably never think about is putting styrofoam containers in the microwave... My chemical engineer husband says don't do it. It probably won't do anything to your food but there are gasses that are released in the heating.

As far as heating things up in a microwave, I always feel safest putting it on a plate.