Proponents
of banning bisphenol-A, a chemical used in baby bottles, sippy cups,
and the coating of formula cans were handed a huge defeat Monday, when
the California Legislature voted down a bill that would ban the chemical from baby bottles.
Another
bill to ban a chemical compound called PFOA, which is used in food
packaging and is a key ingredient in Teflon, also was defeated.
Concern has been growing among parents about BPA, which is believed to mimic hormones in the body and disrupt the endocrine system.
It's been linked to male infertility, among other issues, and is widely
used in baby bottles and sippy cups, although more and more BPA-free
alternatives are on store shelves.
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