Health risks from BPA plasitcs detected in humans. Years of exposure to BPA linked to health risks in humans: study:

People exposed to years of low levels of bisphenol A, a chemical commonly found in plastic food containers, may be at higher risk of developing heart disease and diabetes — the first such finding in humans — U.S. researchers reported Tuesday.

BPA makes plastic hard and shatterproof. The chemical is used to line cans and is found in water bottles and baby bottles, as well as consumer products like CDs.

See Risks of plastics confirmed for my previous posts on this topic.