The Chemical Risk When You Shop

Few Americans are aware of the risk they take every time they go out and buy some bottled water. A chemical called Bisphenol is used to make the plastic that the bottles are made of. It can seep into the water contained inside and cause health issues for some. Bisphenol has been linked to certain cancers. The chemical as it turns out is also present in your grocery store receipts when you shop as well. According to a recent study it was discovered that over 40% of grocery store receipts contained significant amounts of Bisphenol. when you handle your receipts the chemical can rub off on your hands and can be absorbed by the body. Experts are not certain how much of the chemical rubs off and is absorbed through the skin when you come into contact with it and they are therefore not certain about how much of a risk is being run by the general population. Biphenol was found in receipts that were taken from Gas stations, Fast food restaurants, and other retailers in addition to just grocery stores.