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Keep Dangerous Chemicals Out of Everyday 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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# 13,746:
4:28 pm PDT, Sep 6,
Bernadette Tomassetti, Pennsylvania
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4:24 pm PDT, Sep 6,
Debra Westermeyer, Maryland
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4:07 pm PDT, Sep 6,
Josh Miller, Idaho
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3:21 pm PDT, Sep 6,
Denise Janssen Eager, Wisconsin
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Desiree Dickens, Texas
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Tsundru Who, Washington
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3:14 pm PDT, Sep 6,
Julie Birner, Florida
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2:36 pm PDT, Sep 6,
Catherine Davis, New York
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2:33 pm PDT, Sep 6,
Theresa Mago, Florida
Stor the insanity and start caring for humanity!!!
Stor the insanity and start caring for humanity!!!
# 13,737:
2:33 pm PDT, Sep 6,
Linda Delp, Delaware
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1:48 pm PDT, Sep 6,
Laura Nantt, Tennessee
# 13,735:
1:45 pm PDT, Sep 6,
Denise Stevenson, California
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1:13 pm PDT, Sep 6,
Valerie Deur, Michigan
Protect us from all huge corporations. They have only profits in focus, not our health.
Protect us from all huge corporations. They have only profits in focus, not our health.
# 13,733:
1:07 pm PDT, Sep 6,
Julie Goulart, Massachusetts
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12:16 pm PDT, Sep 6,
Barbara Wesr, Massachusetts
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12:13 pm PDT, Sep 6,
Frederick Bemis, New Mexico
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11:58 am PDT, Sep 6,
Jerry Weinstock, Florida
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11:39 am PDT, Sep 6,
Name not displayed, Colorado
Excuse me its not just for the kids ! We are all at risk. when is some pressure going to be put by legislators to the manufacturing industry. We need all States to co-operate, all our foods are packaged in the same containers everywhere and besides would it not be cheaper to NOT include that chemical in the making anyway !
Excuse me its not just for the kids ! We are all at risk. when is some pressure going to be put by legislators to the manufacturing industry. We need all States to co-operate, all our foods are packaged in the same containers everywhere and besides would it not be cheaper to NOT include that chemical in the making anyway !
# 13,728:
11:23 am PDT, Sep 6,
Elsa Byrne, California
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11:18 am PDT, Sep 6,
Kate Penrose, Michigan
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11:05 am PDT, Sep 6,
Colleen Evans, Maine
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10:54 am PDT, Sep 6,
Dennis Picciano, New Jersey
I must say that this is ashame to even have to be requesting the FDA, and other agencies to ban to the of the toxins in plastic bottles. let's make pretend that most of these companies aren't major campaign contributors, and levy down bills and laws, even more simplistic regulations to have them adhere to. after all, this is a "bottled water age", and every drink we could pick up at the mini-mart or supermarket is bottled in these toxic canisters. Let's protect ourselve, one bopttle at a time.
I must say that this is ashame to even have to be requesting the FDA, and other agencies to ban to the of the toxins in plastic bottles. let's make pretend that most of these companies aren't major campaign contributors, and levy down bills and laws, even more simplistic regulations to have them adhere to. after all, this is a "bottled water age", and every drink we could pick up at the mini-mart or supermarket is bottled in these toxic canisters. Let's protect ourselve, one bopttle at a time.
# 13,724:
10:00 am PDT, Sep 6,
Dominique Ridley, California
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9:58 am PDT, Sep 6,
Marlene Jones, Illinois
I, myself, have developed many allergies to substances and foods that are supposedly "SAFE." My body is on overload, and I'm sure many others have developed problems due to things the FDA rules as safe.
I, myself, have developed many allergies to substances and foods that are supposedly "SAFE." My body is on overload, and I'm sure many others have developed problems due to things the FDA rules as safe.
# 13,722:
9:50 am PDT, Sep 6,
Mindy Carson, Pennsylvania
Because I have the right to live a healthy life, regardless of how it affects your pocketbook. Because my little brother matters and because we're Americans and we believe in what's right!
Because I have the right to live a healthy life, regardless of how it affects your pocketbook. Because my little brother matters and because we're Americans and we believe in what's right!
# 13,721:
9:48 am PDT, Sep 6,
KM Laurito, Pennsylvania
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9:46 am PDT, Sep 6,
Sallly Morshall, Illinois
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9:44 am PDT, Sep 6,
Tom Herlihy, Pennsylvania
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9:35 am PDT, Sep 6,
Pamela Wilgren, Massachusetts
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9:34 am PDT, Sep 6,
Kristina Yontz, West Virginia
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9:10 am PDT, Sep 6,
Bethann Peters, Arizona
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9:01 am PDT, Sep 6,
Inga Howe, Illinois
Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear [Decision Maker], 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. Sincerely, Inga Howe
Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear [Decision Maker], 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. Sincerely, Inga Howe
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9:01 am PDT, Sep 6,
Jennifer Sweetland, Wisconsin
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8:51 am PDT, Sep 6,
Theresa Viselli, Georgia
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8:32 am PDT, Sep 6,
Eileen Kennedy, New York
Why take the chance of putting the American public at any risk by allowing BPA to continue to be used in plastic beverage containers at all in this country. How much is ok and when do we really find out the results? When it's too late???
Why take the chance of putting the American public at any risk by allowing BPA to continue to be used in plastic beverage containers at all in this country. How much is ok and when do we really find out the results? When it's too late???
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7:55 am PDT, Sep 6,
Monica Hancock, North Carolina
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Christine Harper, Massachusetts
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Ljasima Bubic, Bosnia And Herzegovina
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Linda Little, Louisiana
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Christi Batamula, Maryland
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Robin Shriner, Virginia
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5:12 am PDT, Sep 6,
Cheryl Moore, New York
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Judith DAVIS, California