Animal studies find that a replacement compound for the estrogen-mimicking chemical bisphenol A may also be harmful to human health In 2012 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned the sale of ...

There are plenty of reasons to make the switch to glass food-storage containers. While the plastic kind do keep your food covered, they stain more easily, warp when microwaved, and contain ...

Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: There's been a lot of buzz about dubious chemicals in the environment that might contribute to some pretty frightening stuff like obesity, breast ...

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A stroll down the aisles of a US supermarket reveals a modest victory for consumer activism. In the baby-products section, plastic baby bottles, spill-proof cups and miniature cutlery are proudly ...

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California's State Assembly on Thursday approved a bill to ban the chemical bisphenol A in food and drink containers designed for young children, but it was unclear if ...