Naomi Starkman: Tests Find Wide Range of Bisphenol A in Canned Soups, Juice, and More

Huffington Post by Naomi Starkman | Nov. 2, 2009 (Investigative Report)

BPA, which has been used for years in clear plastic bottles and food-can liners, has been restricted in Canada and some U.S. states and municipalities because it has been linked to a wide array of health effects including reproductive abnormalities, heightened risk of breast and prostate cancers, diabetes, and heart disease. Full Story »

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Subjects: World, Sci/Tech, Living, Health
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Posted by: Posted by Patricia Blochowiak - Nov 3, 2009 - 8:05 AM PST
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 by Patricia Blochowiak - Nov. 3, 2009

This story provides essential information on the lack of safety of our food.

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