Warning: Toxic Plastics All Around!

Now that I have your attention, this post isn't intended to be an alarmist over the top scare tactic. However, recent news from the likes of The Washington Post and NPR's All Things Considered have brought me to the realization that I should at the very least become aware of this issue.

The US National Toxicology Program (NTP) yesterday acknowledged via a draft report for the first time that bisphenol A (or BPA) found in many everyday products including plastic bottles, baby bottles, compact disks and even molded mobile phone housings may present a threat to your health. The Canadian Government has categorized BPA through their Chemical Substances ecoAction initiative as a high hazard to humans and a persistent, bioaccumulative, and inherently toxic to non-human organisms.

The Wikipedia article on BPA notes that the estrogen agonist effects of BPA have been well known since the 1930s. Even so, BPA has been widely used in the production of plastic products since the 1950s. That might explain why BPA has been detected in 93 percent of the US population over 6 years of age.

The draft report implies through findings on laboratory animals that it is not outside the realm of possibility of a link to prostate cancer, breast cancer, early puberty in females and behavioral changes.

One of the biggest concerns noted in the press that I have read has been over bottle fed baby's that may get a larger than normal exposure to BPA because most baby bottles contain BPA. I would go one step further to suggest that the health organizations should also investigate toy manufacturers of plastic baby toys since almost all babyies chew on most of their toys especially during teething. If BPAs are that much of a risk to babies then their BPA laced plastic chew/teething toys may be just as much of a risk.

I would highly encourage anyone that cares for their health and wellness to at the very least pay attention to this topic. The final verdict does not appear to be in but there seems to be enough data to consider applying the cautionary principle. Toward that end, you can keep up with the latest information on BPA and baby products at Bisphenol A Free Portal There is also a Frequently Asked Questions on BPA available here as well.

If you would like to become proactive in taking care of yourself and your family, you might consider making sure that the plastic containers that you use to carry food and water are BPA free.

Blessings to you and yours.

Brad

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