Panel Finds Fault With FDA Conclusion on BPA

WASHINGTON -- A panel of science experts challenged the Food and Drug Administration's conclusion that a chemical widely used in plastic food containers is safe, saying the FDA should have paid more attention to studies suggesting the contrary.

The FDA in August issued a report saying the chemical biphenol-A, or BPA, is safe at current levels found in plastic baby bottles and canned foods. The report prompted criticism from lawmakers and scientists because it relied largely on industry-funded studies and contradicted over 100 studies suggesting BPA is harmful to humans.

I don't know what to think about BPA. It's hard to trust the FDA when they rely on data from the corporations that stand to make a profit if the FDA says their products are safe.