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NEWS ABOUT: Nalgene

Nalgene stories: 3 news summaries

Controversial Chemical Leaches From Bottles to Water

BPA levels jump 69%
in H2O drinkers

May 22, 09 10:57 AM CDT
(Newser) - One aspect of the bisphenol A controversy can be put to rest: drinking from clear plastic bottles does increase the amount of the chemical in the body. The extent of BPA's effects on healthy adults is still not well known, but the FDA says existing exposure levels aren't high enough... More »

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FDA • bisphenol A • baby bottle • plastic • BPA • Nalgene

Heart Disease, Diabetes Linked to Everyday BPA

Chemical common in plastic containers used by US adults, children

Sep 16, 08 12:52 PM CDT
(Newser) - A chemical found in many containers commonly used by Americans is linked to heart disease and diabetes in a new study, the Chicago Tribune reports. The first large-scale human study of Bisphenol A follows a government advisory on using the chemical near food, and a report connecting it to ill... More »

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cardiovascular disease • bisphenol A • USDA • liver • type 2 diabetes • Wal-Mart • scientific study • BPA • Nalgene

Nalgene Nixes Suspect Chemical

Company will yank bottles containing bisphenol A

Apr 18, 08 1:31 PM CDT
(Newser) - The maker of Nalgene bottles will pull the products from stores over concerns about the health effects of the chemical bisphenol A, Reuters reports. The plastic water bottles, long a favorite of hikers, will be made with BPA-free materials going forward. The move comes despite the chemical industry's assurances that... More »

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Canada • bisphenol A • plastic • public health • chemicals • bottles • Nalgene

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