Contradicting FDA, Researchers Find BPA Toxic to Humans at Typical Levels
In contradiction to the FDA’s declaration that BPA is not dangerous, researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have demonstrated that low levels of BPA given orally to rodents will cause tumors and genetic changes consistent with the early stages of cancer.
The study, led by UAB toxicologist and senior scientist, Coral Lamartiniere, gave female rats levels of BPA that were at or below those normally ingested by humans. The researchers suspect that pre-pubescent girls are especially susceptible to the risks of this chemical.
As we’ve previously noted, the FDA’s crafting of its report last year on BPA was widely criticized as being unduly influenced by the plastics industry and reliant on faulty methods. It will be interesting to see if the FDA takes into consideration this UAB study when reassessing BPA’s potential toxicity this year.
- Similar Posts:
- FDA’s declaration that BPA is not harmful was based on chemical industry’s report
- FDA claims BPA is safe for humans
- Scientific panel finds numerous flaws in FDA report on BPA
Comments
Please contribute to the discussion by leaving a comment below. No need to agree with the post or other commenters, but please be constructive and respectful.
