Nalgene Bottles Pulled From Shelves

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Nalgene Bottles Pulled From Shelves

 

 

Worries about the hormone-mimicking chemical bisphenol A (BPA) used

in Nalgene plastic water containers have led a major Canadian

retailer to remove Nalgene, along with other polycarbonate plastic

containers, from store shelves in early December.

 

There is little dispute that the chemical can disrupt the hormonal

system, but scientists disagree on whether the low doses found in

food and beverage containers can cause harm. The FDA and the plastics

industry have argued that BPA-based products do not pose a health

risk.

 

However, an expert panel of researchers recently reported that the

potential for BPA to affect human health is a concern, and more

research is needed. Many Americans currently have higher levels of

BPA than those found to cause harm in lab animals.

 

Sources:

News December 23, 2007

 

Not only that but I read years ago that in addition to their water

bottles being unsafe, Nalgene does animal testing on their products!!!