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Tell Congress to Ban BPA From Baby Bottles and Other Products
Target: U.S. Congress
Sponsored by: Consumers Union
Sponsored by: Consumers Union
Potentially harmful chemical bisphenol-A (BPA) is in the blood of 93 percent of Americans aged 6 and older and enters infants through baby bottles. Studies have shown that BPA -- which is used to make plastics such as hard, clear plastic baby bottles -- may lead to breast and prostate cancer, obesity, reproductive system abnormalities and, in infants, developmental problems.
Canada has already banned BPA from baby bottles. The U.S. Congress should do the same, plus more: BPA is also found in items ranging from food packaging and water bottles to dental sealants.
From witnessing the effects of BPA in experiments, scientists believe this is a toxin the government cannot ignore. Congress needs to act to eliminate this potential health threat before it's too late. Tell Congress to ban BPA and any other potentially harmful chemical from products that serve as gateways to our bodies.
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# 13,650:
3:34 pm PDT, Sep 5,
Sarah Hower, Colorado
I can't believe that in our country - where I have always felt safe and felt that the government was watching out for our best interests, we still have dangerous (or even potentially dangerous) chemicals in out baby products. These are our children, they should have the most protection of all! Please ban this substance. Thank you - Sarah
I can't believe that in our country - where I have always felt safe and felt that the government was watching out for our best interests, we still have dangerous (or even potentially dangerous) chemicals in out baby products. These are our children, they should have the most protection of all! Please ban this substance. Thank you - Sarah
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3:15 pm PDT, Sep 5,
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3:04 pm PDT, Sep 5,
Jayne Lowe, Utah
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2:55 pm PDT, Sep 5,
Sasha Cagle, Michigan
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2:36 pm PDT, Sep 5,
Darlene Bachovin, Pennsylvania
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2:20 pm PDT, Sep 5,
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2:10 pm PDT, Sep 5,
Wyvonnia Neeley, Missouri
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2:07 pm PDT, Sep 5,
Shaina Tamminen, Ohio
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2:05 pm PDT, Sep 5,
Teresa DeJager, Oregon
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2:02 pm PDT, Sep 5,
Laura Sheppeck, Pennsylvania
# 13,640:
1:42 pm PDT, Sep 5,
Eric Trinque, California
# 13,639:
1:35 pm PDT, Sep 5,
Ellen Franklin, New Mexico
Toxic BPA poses a serious health risk!
Toxic BPA poses a serious health risk!
# 13,638:
1:34 pm PDT, Sep 5,
Erika Raymond, Connecticut
i dont want my future children to die or be deformed from these horrible chemicals they are feeding us.
i dont want my future children to die or be deformed from these horrible chemicals they are feeding us.
# 13,637:
1:32 pm PDT, Sep 5,
Valerie Felli, Hawaii
# 13,636:
1:30 pm PDT, Sep 5,
Desirae Schneider, Oklahoma
# 13,635:
1:26 pm PDT, Sep 5,
Ben Peterson, Kentucky
# 13,634:
1:25 pm PDT, Sep 5,
Joann Vale, Ohio
This life doesn't last forever! We WILL have to answer to a Higher Power!
This life doesn't last forever! We WILL have to answer to a Higher Power!
# 13,633:
1:19 pm PDT, Sep 5,
Francis Cassano, Florida
# 13,632:
1:01 pm PDT, Sep 5,
Ileana Vasquez, Washington
Dear U.S. Congress, Please protect the health of our children by supporting legislation (S. 2928, HR 6228) to ban the use of bisphenol-A in children's products and in food and beverage containers. BPA is found in many hard plastic containers, including plastic baby bottles, and can leach into food and beverages and make its way into our children's systems. A recent study by the US Centers for Disease Control found that BPA was in the blood of 93 percent of Americans aged 6 and older. The growing developmental systems of young children are unable to metabolize and detoxify BPA from their systems. Recent research strongly suggests exposure may increase susceptibility to breast and prostate cancer, reproductive system abnormalities, and a host of developmental problems in the womb and early childhood. Concerns about early life exposures also extend to early onset of puberty in females and obesity. U.S. regulatory agencies have yet to act to protect the public, despite recent reports about BPA dangers by the National Toxicology Program and the Health Ministry of Canada, which is taking steps to ban major sources of BPA exposure. Twelve states are moving legislation that phases out or prohibits BPA in children's products. In particular, due to the possible increased risks to babies, small children, and pregnant women, it makes sense at the very least to remove BPA from all products in the United States that affect these vulnerable populations. I urge you to protect the health of our children by supporting S. 2928 and HR 6228. Thank you for your consideration of this important public health issue. Sincerely, Ileana D. Vasquez
Dear U.S. Congress, Please protect the health of our children by supporting legislation (S. 2928, HR 6228) to ban the use of bisphenol-A in children's products and in food and beverage containers. BPA is found in many hard plastic containers, including plastic baby bottles, and can leach into food and beverages and make its way into our children's systems. A recent study by the US Centers for Disease Control found that BPA was in the blood of 93 percent of Americans aged 6 and older. The growing developmental systems of young children are unable to metabolize and detoxify BPA from their systems. Recent research strongly suggests exposure may increase susceptibility to breast and prostate cancer, reproductive system abnormalities, and a host of developmental problems in the womb and early childhood. Concerns about early life exposures also extend to early onset of puberty in females and obesity. U.S. regulatory agencies have yet to act to protect the public, despite recent reports about BPA dangers by the National Toxicology Program and the Health Ministry of Canada, which is taking steps to ban major sources of BPA exposure. Twelve states are moving legislation that phases out or prohibits BPA in children's products. In particular, due to the possible increased risks to babies, small children, and pregnant women, it makes sense at the very least to remove BPA from all products in the United States that affect these vulnerable populations. I urge you to protect the health of our children by supporting S. 2928 and HR 6228. Thank you for your consideration of this important public health issue. Sincerely, Ileana D. Vasquez
# 13,631:
12:53 pm PDT, Sep 5,
Lexi Barris, Michigan
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12:50 pm PDT, Sep 5,
Leona Guthrie, Oregon
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12:43 pm PDT, Sep 5,
Cathleen Weston, Idaho
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12:41 pm PDT, Sep 5,
Jennifer Riddle, California
# 13,627:
12:34 pm PDT, Sep 5,
Gerald Anderson, New Jersey
its time to stop this using this product in till the company can prove it does not pose a risk.
its time to stop this using this product in till the company can prove it does not pose a risk.
# 13,626:
12:33 pm PDT, Sep 5,
Nicole Mery, Canada
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12:26 pm PDT, Sep 5,
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12:13 pm PDT, Sep 5,
Val CHAUSSEPIED, Ohio
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11:49 am PDT, Sep 5,
Jessica Deriso, California
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11:49 am PDT, Sep 5,
Kitte Knight, Oregon
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11:44 am PDT, Sep 5,
Tara Rao, Massachusetts
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11:30 am PDT, Sep 5,
Joanne Mcaloon, Pennsylvania
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11:17 am PDT, Sep 5,
Susan Kramer, Pennsylvania
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11:15 am PDT, Sep 5,
Natalie Tierney, Iowa
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11:09 am PDT, Sep 5,
Heather Palmer, New York
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11:04 am PDT, Sep 5,
Rachel Forbes, Ohio
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11:00 am PDT, Sep 5,
Mark SUSSMAN, California
# 13,613:
10:55 am PDT, Sep 5,
Karen Torngren, Washington
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10:49 am PDT, Sep 5,
MonaLissa Xx, Florida
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10:47 am PDT, Sep 5,
Rio Ciano, Florida
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10:42 am PDT, Sep 5,
William Schmidt, Michigan
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10:23 am PDT, Sep 5,
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10:11 am PDT, Sep 5,
Stephanie Kaithakottil, Texas
# 13,607:
10:10 am PDT, Sep 5,
Robin Covarrubias, Pennsylvania
# 13,606:
10:09 am PDT, Sep 5,
Terri Hall-Jackson, New York
It is obvious BPA is a danger. How could you consciously allow the continuance of the use of material linked to reproductive cancers in products used by babies, and, for that matter, anyone of us? Please ban the use of BPA.
It is obvious BPA is a danger. How could you consciously allow the continuance of the use of material linked to reproductive cancers in products used by babies, and, for that matter, anyone of us? Please ban the use of BPA.
# 13,605:
10:07 am PDT, Sep 5,
Kathryn Chaplin, California
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10:04 am PDT, Sep 5,
Name not displayed, Oregon
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10:01 am PDT, Sep 5,
Tiffany Boogey, Ohio
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9:58 am PDT, Sep 5,
Johnathon Kenneway, Montana
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9:36 am PDT, Sep 5,
Diane Ragsac, California