{"id":353212,"date":"2016-04-04T10:46:40","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T15:46:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/injury\/product-liability\/bpa-in-plastic-and-epoxy-resins.html"},"modified":"2024-02-12T11:20:16","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T16:20:16","slug":"bpa-in-plastic-and-epoxy-resins","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/product-liability\/bpa-in-plastic-and-epoxy-resins.html","title":{"rendered":"The Dangers of BPA: Exposure, Regulation, and Lawsuits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Dangers of BPA: Exposure, Regulation, and Lawsuits<\/h1>\n\n
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BPA is a toxic chemical found in many plastic products, and exposure\u2014especially in infants and children\u2014can lead to serious health issues like birth defects, cancer, and infertility. The FDA has banned BPA in some baby products, and many states have bans or restrictions on BPA usage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Despite growing health concerns and lawsuits, manufacturers continue to use BPA due to regulatory loopholes and limited federal restrictions.<\/p>\n

BPA (bisphenol-A) is an organic compound that manufacturers use in many consumer products. Businesses have used BPA in food packaging and epoxy resins since the 1960s. It’s also in most polycarbonate plastics. But only in recent years have the dangers of BPA become widely recognized and studied.<\/p>\n

BPA can be dangerous to humans, especially babies and children. Studies have also shown that BPA can cause injuries to adults.<\/p>\n

This article discusses the dangers of BPA<\/a>. It also explain what you can do to avoid these dangers. Finally, it briefly describe what you should do if your loved one becomes sick from BPA exposure.<\/p>\n

You can also talk to a product liability attorney<\/a> near you for targeted legal advice. A lawyer can review the facts of your situation and the laws in your state to determine if you have a valid claim. If so, they will guide you through the legal process and advocate for fair compensation.<\/p>\n

Products Containing BPA<\/h2>\n

Even though scientists have proven that BPA is toxic, manufacturers still use BPA in many\u00a0consumer products<\/a>. Unless the government bans using BPA, companies will continue to do this.<\/p>\n

Products containing BPA include the following:<\/p>\n