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The most talked about, and perhaps controversial material in many plastics is BPA. Bisphenol A (BPA) is a compound used in making plastic. Studies have linked several illness to BPA including childhood Asthma, and cancer cell growth.

BPA leaches from plastic, particularly when heated.

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