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Alternatives to BPA emerge

At this time, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is not recommending that anyone discontinue using products that contain BPA while we continue our risk-assessment process.

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However, concerned consumers should know that several alternatives to polycarbonate baby bottles exist, including glass baby bottles,” says the FDA’s Web site.

One Bisphenol-A alternative is Eastman’s (www.eastman.com) Tritan™ copolyester. An early adapter of Tritan is the Clean & Clever Water Bottle™ line from Aladdin®, a division of Seattle-based Pacific Market Intl., marketer of insulated food and beverage storage products. Aladdin’s 24-oz water bottles will be marketed to active women and their families as a BPA-free, durable container that’s dishwasher-safe, as well as shatter-, stain-, scratch-, and odor-resistant.

“Tritan offers exceptional clarity and unmatched durability when compared to polycarbonate,” explains Robert Harris, Pacific Market’s CEO and owner. “After a thorough examination of Tritan and its benefits, we’re confident we chose the most versatile polymer on the market.”

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