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BPA (bisphenol-A) is a chemical found in many everyday items, including:
- Plastic baby bottles and sippy cups
- Reusable plastic bottles and food containers
- Drink and food cans
- Dental sealants
- Cash-register receipts
When the container is warmed, the chemical can leach into its contents. When you eat that food the chemical goes into your body where it can cause a range of health problems, including:
- Breast and prostate cancer,
- Heart disease, obesity and diabetes,
- Autism, learning disorders and early puberty in children.
The medical community is also sounding the alarm on the dangers of BPA.
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