tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37842820.post7017814033068959784..comments2023-05-04T06:34:50.097-07:00Comments on The Neighborhood Toxicologist: Just another brick in the wall: more on bisphenol AEmily Monossonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00896682323554212375noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37842820.post-55844175661640235302008-10-02T18:17:00.000-07:002008-10-02T18:17:00.000-07:00Excellent job. I've struggled with trying to creat...Excellent job. I've struggled with trying to create my own synthesis of the NTP's report, and have found that difficult. It seems that the more powerful risk assessment becomes, the harder it becomes to use or understand. I suspect matters are not as dire as Fred vom Saal makes them sound, but since we're talking about the health of the minds and fertility of the next generation, that's not something you want to leave to chance.JLowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03576817331834807973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37842820.post-63521349070897040782008-10-02T12:36:00.000-07:002008-10-02T12:36:00.000-07:00Oh, and I'd definitely get rid of the triclosan an...Oh, and I'd definitely get rid of the triclosan and triclocarbon containing stuff in my home (though don't dump it down the drain!) There's just no use for it except in hospitals and perhaps some other situations. Better yet - just don't bring the stuff home. <BR/><BR/>I suppose there's one that is pretty clear - but it's a sleeper. Not too many people care that it's in their antiperspirerant, dishsoap, mattresses, I even saw one of those plastic shopping cart kid's cars advertising it was impregnated with antimicrobials.Emily Monossonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00896682323554212375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37842820.post-81412142829541208852008-10-02T12:27:00.000-07:002008-10-02T12:27:00.000-07:00Hi Dr. Polly, thanks for you comment. People tunin...Hi Dr. Polly, thanks for you comment. People tuning out is a real concern - it's happened before, many times. Even I have a hard time figuring out what to keep and what to toss when it comes to consumer products - because there's the waste issue to consider as well: the coated fry pan (keep but use less - and got plain old metal pan); the scratched up teflon rice cooker (toss); the polycarb drinking glasses (keep - as long as I'm not steeping tea in them - I figure the liquids only in them for a hour at best - I wouldn't keep a poly carb baby bottle); the pthalate containing baby toys (if I still had 'em I'd toss them); and I just don't use plastic in the microwave.Emily Monossonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00896682323554212375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37842820.post-60337802822027626302008-10-02T06:27:00.000-07:002008-10-02T06:27:00.000-07:00Howdy! Thanks for the great post on BPA! I feel...Howdy! Thanks for the great post on BPA! I feel like I'm riding a chemical carousel with all the conflicting news, advice, and yes, review upon review over bisphenol-a. As a psychologist, I worry parents will start tuning out - interpreting this as another false alarm. Who knows how dangerous BPA really is - we may not believe it when we finally learn. And then, of course, we may also be less likely to believe the next danger. Keep us updated - love the plain language and thoughtful analysis.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com