The National Toxicology Program Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction conducted an evaluation of BSA and just released this report.
The NTP concluded that it has "some concern" for effects on the brain, behavior, and prostate gland in fetuses, infants, and children at current human exposures to BPA.
It has "minimal concerns" for effects on the mammary glad adn and earlier age for puberty for females, in fetuses, infants and chaldresn at current human exposures.
There are "negligible concerns" that exposure of pregnant women will result in fetal or neonatal mortality, birth defects or reduced birth weight.
To avoid exposure to BPA, NTP suggests the following:
*Don’t microwave polycarbonate plastic food containers. BPA is strong and durable, but over time it may break down from repeated use at high temperatures.
* Avoid plastic containers with the #7 on the bottom
http://www.recyclenow.org/r_plastics.html
*Don’t wash polycarbonate plastic containers in the dishwasher with harsh detergents.
* Reduce your use of canned foods. Eat fresh or frozen foods.
*When possible, opt for glass, porcelain or stainless steel containers,
particularly for hot food or liquids.
*Use infant formula bottles that are BPA free and look for toys
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