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Bisphenol A

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a component in plastic that has been linked with poor health affects and has been under intense investigation for several years.

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In January 2010, the FDA released its own report based on recent studies testing the effects of BPA and have elevated their concerns about this chemical's potential effects on health in infants and young children.

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