Huffington Post - 'BPA' plastic bottles: are they safe?

"Do you worry that harmful chemicals leach out of plastic containers into its contents? Are plastic containers toxic? Do you drink from plastic water bottles? Are you concerned about the safety of plastics? Information circulating about the dangers of plastic containers has created fear and confusion.

Recently, I interacted in a live health chat on MedHelp about the safety of plastics. Scientist, Joe Schwarcz, Ph.D., Director of McGill University's Office for Science and Society talked about "The Real Truth About Plastics: What you should and shouldn't worry about."

While Dr. Schwarcz states that some plastics like Tupperware and Rubbermaid are safe to use, there are other plastics made of Bisphenol A (BPA) that may cause some concern, however he did not become alarmed…"