Americans exposed to toxic BPA at levels far above what EU considers safe – study

Petition urges FDA to strongly limit use of BPA, which is linked to cancer and other health problems

A comprehensive review of recent studies into a chemical often used in plastics and resins has revealed that the average American is exposed to levels of the dangerous compound that are 5,000 times higher than what the European Union now considers safe.

The main exposure route for bisphenol-A (BPA) is via plastic and metal food packaging, and that has prompted a call for strong new limits on its use.

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(SOURCE) https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/feb/06/americans-exposed-toxic-bpa-fda-study

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