Massachusetts Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Plastic may be harmful

 Massachusetts attorney Thomas M. Kiley, concentrates on legal issues regarding defective products.  A recent article in the Boston Globe says Massachusetts public health officials are considering a warning about a chemical called bisphenol A used in plastic bottles.   

 According to the article, health officials are looking at studies done on the odorless, tasteless chemical known as BPA to determine whether to issue a public health advisory.   They are also considering an outright ban on the chemical, which is used in products like sippy cups, pacifiers, and some baby bottles.

 BPA is used to make reusable, hard plastic bottles more durable. It's also used in the resins that line canned goods such as soup and infant formula to prevent corrosion.  Some evidence in these studies shows that low levels of BPA might cause developmental problems in fetuses and young children, as well as other problems.  Children can ingest some amount of the chemical when they drink from cups or baby bottles or if they are given canned formula.