Travelers warned about lack of protections from toxins in baby bottles, children’s toys
Parents in Tom Emmer’s Minnesota are some of the most vigilant in the country—they have to be in order to make sure their children aren’t exposed to harmful chemicals. Particularly worrisome for parents is the chemical Bisphenol A, more commonly referred to as BPA, which is a chemical that helps harden plastic. In Tom Emmer’s Minnesota, you can find BPA in many baby bottles, sippy cups, and food cans across the state because Tom Emmer doesn’t believe it’s harmful.
BPA is a common chemical, but tests show that trace amounts leach out of the containers and into the foods or liquid they’re storing, especially when they are heated or start to wear. Because baby bottles are often heated in microwaves, it’s easy for infants and babies to ingest BPA in Tom Emmer’s Minnesota unless their parents keep a sharp eye out for BPA-free containers. The harmful effects of BPA have been well-documented:
As of 2007, ninety-two percent of 163 government-funded published animal studies found significant developmental, reproductive or immune effects from low-level exposure to BPA. None of the thirteen industry-funded studies found significant effects.
Tourists visiting Tom Emmer’s Minnesota might think that it is the responsibility of big chemical companies to make sure their products don’t contain harmful chemicals. But since Tom Emmer doesn’t put childrens’ well-being ahead of big chemical companies, visitors should be extra careful if they need to buy a sippy cup or bottle for their child on their tour of Tom Emmer’s Minnesota. If it doesn’t clearly say BPA-free, you can bet that it’s got Bisphenol A in it.
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