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BPA Is FDA's Latest Gift to Food Industry

Michele Simon | Posted 04.05.2012

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Michele Simon

If FDA admits the chemical is scary enough to avoid and previous independent scientific advisory panels have derided the agency for ignoring the mounting evidence, why did the agency back down yet again?

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When Will FDA Stop Dragging Its Feet on BPA?

Jeanne Rizzo | Posted 04.04.2012

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Jeanne Rizzo

Scientists, consumers, retailers, manufacturers and the states are sending clear signals that BPA doesn't belong in our food packaging and that investment in safe alternatives is an investment in the health of the American public. Now the FDA needs to catch up.

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Lynne Peeples

FDA Made 'Wrong Call' On BPA In Food Containers

HuffingtonPost.com | Lynne Peeples | Posted 03.30.2012

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"Ludicrous." "Bogus." "Illogical." Scientists and public health advocates expressed frustration on Friday as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...

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Ending the Toxic Shell Game

Michael Green | Posted 04.23.2012

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Michael Green

In California we recently won a victory when BPA was banned from baby bottles and sippy cups. Even before the ban, some producers were eliminating BPA from their products. My daughter's pink sippy cup, for example, was labeled "BPA-free." So why would I still worry?

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Lynne Peeples

A Hormonal Mess: How An Everyday Chemical May Be Making Us Fat And Sick

HuffingtonPost.com | Lynne Peeples | Posted 02.16.2012

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The modern lifestyle of super-sized french fries and couch potatoes often takes the blame for the rising rates of obesity and diabetes in the U.S. -- ...

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Federal regulators have failed to act on toxic chemical, report says

The Center for Public Integrity | Posted 03.27.2012

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The Center for Public Integrity

By Chris Hamby, iWatch NewsDespite growing fears over the health effects of a chemical found in many baby bottles and a host of other products, fede...

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Trick or Toxic? The Chemical Industry's Newest Tricks on Your Kids' Health

Dara O'Rourke | Posted 01.02.2012

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Dara O'Rourke

Until the FDA does its job, people need to ask their favorite food companies to phase out BPA in their cans and to ask their regulators to not be spooked by the chemical industry's latest tricks.

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End Game on Bisphenol A? Have we reached a tipping point on the science of this ubiquitous chemical?

Jon Entine | Posted 12.17.2011

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Jon Entine

If you monitor the web, you might think the science is converging on the conclusion that BPA is harmful, when the opposite is the case.

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Getting BPA Out of Baby Bottles Isn't Enough

Sarah Janssen | Posted 12.11.2011

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Sarah Janssen

Parents have to be on their guard because polycarbonate bottles containing BPA are still legal to sell.

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BPA-Free? Not Exactly

Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff | Posted 12.10.2011

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Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff

So why isn't the FDA banning BPA -- along with food colorants and other chemicals that scientists are increasingly reporting aren't safe for people, let alone kids?

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No More BPA In Baby Bottles?

AP | By MATTHEW PERRONE | Posted 12.07.2011

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WASHINGTON -- Makers of the controversial chemical bisphenol-A have asked federal regulators to phase out rules that allow its use in baby bottles and...

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Governor Brown: It's Up to You to Ban BPA in Baby Bottles

Elisa Odabashian | Posted 11.20.2011

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Elisa Odabashian

Harmless alternatives to BPA in baby bottles and sippy cups are in demand. With the signing of this bill, California can signal that big chemical company money cannot trump the health of babies and toddlers.

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California Just Became A Lot Safer For Babies

| Posted 11.07.2011

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This article comes to us courtesy of California Watch. By Christina Jewett Lawmakers sent a bill to Gov. Jerry Brown's desk yesterday that would...

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We Don't Need BPA to Make a Baby Bottle

Sen. Dianne Feinstein | Posted 05.25.2011

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Sen. Dianne Feinstein

As many companies have already shown, alternatives do exists and you don't need BPA to make a baby bottle. The chemical lobbyists won a round when I was prevented from offering my BPA legislation, but this fight is just beginning.

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Chemical Industry Lobbyists Block Measure to Protect Infants and Toddlers

Sen. Dianne Feinstein | Posted 05.25.2011

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Sen. Dianne Feinstein

We should not use our kids as guinea pigs by taking chances on a chemical that can seriously harm their immediate and long-term health. No chemical should be used in food products until it is proven to be safe.

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Canada Appears More Protective of Its Children Than the US

Ed Koch | Posted 05.25.2011

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Ed Koch

Why is it that millionaires and billionaires who violate SEC rules and regulations and steal millions are generally only required to pay fines?

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Rubber Ducks, Dancing Cats and Mutagenic Pajamas All in One Book!

Annie Spiegelman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Annie Spiegelman

Two wild and crazy Canadian science-policy geeks, Rick Smith and Bruce Lourie, write about the slightly horrific and sometimes hilarious experiment they conducted on themselves.

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In The Public Interest: Get toxic chemicals off our dinner table

Elizabeth Hitchcock | Posted 11.17.2011

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Elizabeth Hitchcock

We ask a lot of questions about food. What's the fat content? How much sugar? Is there enough fiber? What about trans fats? Is this the brand of (...

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In The Public Interest: States Take Important First Steps on BPA

Elizabeth Hitchcock | Posted 05.25.2011

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Elizabeth Hitchcock

Ask any new parent about their child's first steps. It's as if they took a walk on the moon instead of toddling from the sofa to the ottoman. In the ...

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Beyond Acting: Meryl Streep, Activist Mom

Wendy Gordon | Posted 05.25.2011

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Wendy Gordon

I loved Streep in Julie & Julia , but I can testify to another role that Meryl has held with great passion: environmental health activist.

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Eco Etiquette: How Do I Avoid The Sneakiest Sources Of BPA? (Part 2)

Jennifer Grayson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jennifer Grayson

Send all your eco-inquiries to Jennifer Grayson at eco.etiquette@gmail.com. Questions may be edited for length and clarity. I received an outpouring ...

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Eco Etiquette: How Do I Avoid The Sneakiest Sources Of BPA?

Jennifer Grayson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jennifer Grayson

Send all your eco-inquiries to Jennifer Grayson at eco.etiquette@gmail.com. Questions may be edited for length and clarity. My daughter opened up my ...

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FDA Voices BPA Safety Concern In Reversal Of Bush-Era Stance: NYT Editorial

The New York Times | Posted 05.25.2011

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While waiting for the regulators to amass more conclusive evidence, wise consumers will try to avoid BPA....

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Dueling Docs: Are Dental Sealants Safe for Kids?

Janice Horowitz | Posted 11.17.2011

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Janice Horowitz

Five-to-10-year-olds who used sealants had less than half the tooth decay on biting surfaces five years after treatment than those who brushed regularly. But are they safe?

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Can the BPA Consumer Revolt Trump K Street?

Elaine Shannon | Posted 05.25.2011

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Elaine Shannon

Don't underestimate the power of a consumer revolt. In this economy, who can afford major customer losses?

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