| Bisphenol A (BPA) in U.S. food. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 21038926 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical used for lining metal cans and in polycarbonate plastics, such as baby bottles. In rodents, BPA is associated with early sexual maturation, altered behavior, and effects on prostate and mammary glands. In humans, BPA is associated with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and male sexual dysfunction in exposed workers. Food is a major exposure source. We know of no studies reporting BPA in U.S. fresh food, canned food, and food in plastic packaging in peer reviewed journals. We measured BPA levels in 105 fresh and canned foods, foods sold in plastic packaging, and in cat and dog foods in cans and plastic packaging. We detected BPA in 63 of 105 samples, including fresh turkey, canned green beans, and canned infant formula. Ninety-three of these samples were triplicates which had similar detected levels. Detected levels ranged from 0.23 to 65.0 ng/g ww and were not associated with type of food or packaging but did vary with pH. BPA levels were higher for foods of pH 5 compared to more acidic and alkaline foods. Detected levels were comparable to those found by others. Further research is indicated to determine BPA levels in U.S. food in larger, representative sampling. |
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Authors:
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Arnold Schecter; Noor Malik; Darrah Haffner; Sarah Smith; T Robert Harris; Olaf Paepke; Linda Birnbaum |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2010-11-01 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Environmental science & technology Volume: 44 ISSN: 1520-5851 ISO Abbreviation: Environ. Sci. Technol. Publication Date: 2010 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-12-14 Completed Date: 2011-02-10 Revised Date: 2011-05-27 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0213155 Medline TA: Environ Sci Technol Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 9425-30 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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University of Texas School of Public Health, 6011 Harry Hines Blvd V8.112 Dallas, Texas 75390, United States. Arnold.Schecter@UTSouthwestern.edu |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Environmental Exposure
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analysis,
statistics & numerical data Environmental Monitoring Environmental Pollutants / analysis* Estrogens, Non-Steroidal / analysis* Food / statistics & numerical data* Food Analysis Food Contamination / analysis*, statistics & numerical data Food Packaging Food Preservation Food, Preserved / analysis Phenols / analysis* United States |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Environmental Pollutants; 0/Estrogens, Non-Steroidal; 0/Phenols; 80-05-7/bisphenol A |
| Comments/Corrections | |
Comment In:
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Environ Sci Technol. 2011 Apr 15;45(8):3812-3; author reply 3814-5
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