FDA says chemical is not harmful

The FDA has announced that bisphenol A (BPA), a hormone disrupting chemical found in many consumer products like can linings and baby bottles, is safe. Laboratory studies of BPA have consistently been linked to obesity, developmental problems, heart attacks, and breast and prostate cancer. Scientists, physicians, and children’s health advocates are outraged. Congressman Edward J. Markey (D-MA) has introduced legislation to ban BPA in all food and beverage containers.

Since the government is not doing its part in keeping people safe, I urge people to take it upon themselves to be diligent in this issue. This chemical is very harmful and while I don’t begrudge anyone from making a buck, the companies that make this chemical and those that use this chemical in their goods are being irresponsible. The health of the public should be more important.