What is Bisphenol A (BPA)?
Bisphenol A, also called BPA, is a chemical used to make certain types of plastic infant bottles and other plastic products. Scientific studies have found a possible link between exposure to BPA and severe developmental disorders, particularly in newborn children.
Over time, BPA can seep into the body and reach dangerously high levels, where it can disrupt hormones and increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes in adults. Children may be exposed to harmful levels of BPA when they drink milk or eat baby food that is warmed in plastic cups or bottles made with the chemical, leading to permanent and serious injuries.
Because of concerns about children's injuries caused by exposure to BPA, many state and local governments across the United States have imposed bans on infant bottles and other children's products containing the chemical. Also, in 2009, major manufacturers of infant bottles announced they would no longer make products using BPA.
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I was injured. Can I file a lawsuit for my injuries?
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