Another reason to avoid plastics made with bisphenol-A

This week, Canadian researchers have given us another reason to avoid plastics made with bisphenol-A (BPA). Emerging science shows that the hormone-disrupting chemical, thought to be quickly processed by the human body, sticks around in newborns. Because newborn systems can’t detoxify and excrete the chemical, BPA can build up in their blood to 11 times what an adult would experience.

It’s been a year since news broke about how the estrogen-mimicking chemical could leach out of polycarbonate bottles and food containers into food and drink. Parents concerned about the link between the chemical and reproductive problems dropped their sippy cups and baby bottles. Manufacturers quickly responded by offering BPA-free alternatives. Yet BPA remains in many products, including bottles, cups, canned food and drink liners.

Another U.S. study this year suggests that adults are either being exposed to BPA in some way other than food and drink, or that the chemicals remains in the body longer than previously thought.  How much more evidence do we need before we stop exposing our children to the risk?   Oregon state lawmakers are now considering two bills to protect our children from toxic chemicals, including BPA, in children’s products. Let them know that Oregon citizens want to take the lead on ensuring healthy kids.