When hot, fatty, acidic or salty foods or drinks are placed in plastic containers, it finally allows the transfer of chemicals from plastic containers into food or drinks. Bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates are two chemicals from plastics that are often associated with the risk of health problems. The food and drinks we consume almost always come in contact with plastic, since they are sold in markets or supermarkets, we bring them home, until we process them and store them. In this process, there is a transfer of chemicals from plastic packaging to food. BPA and phthalates are said to transfer these harmful substances. Danger of BPA and Phthalates BPA is a material that has long been used to harden plastics, including reusable beverage bottles and food containers. This material is also commonly found in cans of formula milk to prevent rust, baby milk bottles, and some toddler supplies. BPA is thought to have an impact on increasing the risk of heart disease, cancer, liver disorder
Giving baby breast milk (ASI) milk or formula milk to the baby by using a bottle is a common thing to do. However, the baby bottles used must meet safe criteria. To make baby bottles hard, clear and not easily broken, a chemical called bisphenol A (BPA) is usually used. However, after researching, this material turned out to be potentially harmful to health. Even since 2012, the US Food and Drug Administration has begun banning the use of the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) in plastic baby bottles. Danger of CPA Some studies link the use of BPA with an increased risk of health problems, such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, fertility problems, metabolic disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), early puberty, and hormonal disorders in the body. However, these impacts have only been monitored in animal studies. Until now, it has not been known exactly how the impact of BPA on human health. To note, the use of BPA in plastic packaging is not only for baby bot