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EWG Tests Find High BPA Loads on Receipts

Laboratory tests commissioned by Environmental Working Group (EWG) have found high levels of the endocrine-disrupting chemical bisphenol A (BPA) on 40 percent of receipts sampled from major U.S. businesses and services, including outlets of McDonald's, CVS, KFC, Whole Foods, WalMart, Safeway and the U.S. Postal Service. Receipts from Target, Starbucks, Bank of America ATMs and other important enterprises were BPA-free or contained only trace amounts.

CA House Votes BPA Ban in Kids' Food Wares

Bill Could Be on Governor's Desk by End of Summer

BPA Ban Now Law in Maryland

Gov. O’Malley Signs Law Banning Chemical From Drinking Containers for Young Children

EWG To Monitor San Francisco Sludge Policy

Criticizes Unfounded Accusations Aimed At Vietor, Waters

BPA Now in EPA’s Crosshairs

Agency Action Plan Targets Chemical for Risks to the Environment

Maryland Lawmakers Vote to Ban BPA

Bill Cleared for Governor’s Signature