This toxic chemical is more common in Maine groceries than you think

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • February 18, 2025

The “BPA-free” labels on sports water bottles and groceries don’t tell consumers the whole story about the toxic chemical bisphenol A. Variations of the chemical that still pose a health risk may be used instead, and a widespread number of products still contain BPA and don’t disclose it. Health experts and toxic chemical researchers in Maine are calling for broader regulations on BPA after a new law in the European Union banned its use in any materials that come into contact with food for humans.