BPA

abbreviation for

B.P.A.

Origin of BPA¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Those might include BPA (which is found in many plastics), pesticide residue, and both legal and not-so-legal drugs.

BPA, used in the lining of food cans, has been banned from some products in Canada.

Few studies have examined how much BPA may be breaking down from the filling material over time.

Some manufacturers have removed BPA from consumer products such as baby bottles and water bottles.

BPA remains a common additive in both dental fillings and dental sealants, according to the American Dental Association.

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