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When ingested it is believed that Bisphenol A (BPA) is an endocrine disruptor in humans; however, the FDA maintains that BPA containers are safe.

Bisphenol A is used to make polycarbonate containers, and BPA may leech into food/water stored in the container. BPA may leech from containers when they are heated as in baby bottles in a microwave. See also related links.

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