Most food in supermarkets is packaged in some form of plastic. But recent studies show that the chemical bisphenol-A, or "BPA," which is used in hard plastics, may be dangerous for babies and small children. There is evidence that the chemical can serve as an "endocrine disrupter" possibly causing harm to the reproductive system. Other studies suggest a link between BPA and developmental problems in children, and even cancer. How concerned should parents and consumers be? Larry Mantle talks with L.A. Times Environmental reporter, Marla Cone.
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