BPA
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BPA found in sports bras and workout leggings, many sold in CanadaA U.S. consumer watchdog group has discovered high levels of BPA in sports bras, shirts, shorts, and leggings sold by well-known athletic brands globally, including Canada.HealthMay 23, 2023
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Health groups push for Canadian retailers to remove chemical-coated receipt paperThe groups say some retailers removed BPA-coated receipt paper after that, but replaced it with other risky substances.CanadaAug 21, 2019
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BPA isn’t just in bottles — a new report is sounding the alarm over receiptsBut a new study from Environmental Defence warns Canadian about the use of chemicals BPA and BPS on receipts.HealthFeb 9, 2019
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Reality check: Does your protein powder contain heavy metals and other toxins?A new study by the Clean Label Project found that many the most popular protein powders contain arsenic, cadmium, BPA and more – but should you be worried?HealthMar 7, 2018
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BPA still common in blood samples, seven years after being declared toxicBPA is an industrial chemical used in plastics and commonly found in food and beverage containers such as cans and reusable water bottles.CanadaAug 24, 2017
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Baby teethers may contain low levels of BPA, other chemicals, study warnsParents rely on teething rings and soothers, but new research is warning that these products may be leaching low levels of harmful chemicals, even if they’re labelled as BPA-free or non-toxic.HealthDec 7, 2016
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Report sounds alarm over discovery of BPA in Canadian canned foodA chemical that's been linked to cancers and infertility has been found in over 80 per cent of Canadian food cans.CanadaMar 30, 2016
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Campbell soup cans to be BPA-free by mid-2017Campbell Soup Co. says its can will be BPA-free in Canada and the United States by the middle of next year.ConsumerMar 29, 2016
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Common household cleaners rather dirty: Canadian studyA half-hour kitchen clean-up using common household cleansers, wipes and sprays dramatically boosts harmful indoor air pollution, according to a new study by an environmental advocacy group.HealthJun 18, 2015
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Study links plastics chemical BPA to hyperactivityA University of Calgary study has found that a common ingredient in consumer products can cause hyperactivity in zebrafish.HealthJan 13, 2015
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