Year in review: BPA alternatives aren’t benign
Replacements cause problems in lab animals
BAD TRADE In trying to swap out the potentially toxic compound BPA in their products, manufacturers may be using chemicals that are just as bad, researchers found this year.
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A popular alternative to bisphenol A isn’t as benign as people had thought, at least not in lab animals.
After a growing body of research identified hormone-mimicking effects from BPA — a compound found in some plastics, dental sealants and cash register receipts — consumers began reaching for BPA-free products.