Julie Deardorff’s recent column was, at best, misleading and incomplete. What your readers need to know is that the alarming views in this column are not shared by any of the government and scientific bodies worldwide that have examined the scientific evidence. Trusted products made from bisphenol A (BPA) have been safely used by consumers for nearly 50 years. For example, polycarbonate plastic continues to be the best choice when lightweight, clear and shatter-resistant bottles or food containers are needed, and the resins that line most food cans provide a major public health benefit by protecting food from contamination.
Government and scientific bodies worldwide have comprehensively examined the scientific evidence on the safety of BPA and, in every case, these assessments support the conclusion that BPA is not a risk to human health at the extremely low levels in consumer products.
A complete review of the scientific data shows that it is simply not possible to encounter BPA from normal use of plastic products at a level that could cause harm.
