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All plastic containers leach dangerous chemicals

Food-grade plastics are safe at room temperature

All plastic containers are toxic and leach BPA.

Food-grade plastics are tested for safety. BPA leaching minimal at room temperature. Heating increases leaching. Modern plastics exclude BPA. Safe when used appropriately.

Believed 1990–2010
Year Revised 2015
Why Changed Oversimplification
Confidence Revised
Region Worldwide

Reception

7/10
6/10

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