YorkieTalk.com Forums - Yorkshire Terrier Community


Welcome to the YorkieTalk.com Forums Community - the community for Yorkshire Terriers.

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. You will be able to chat with over 35,000 YorkieTalk members, read over 2,000,000 posted discussions, and view more than 15,000 Yorkie photos in the YorkieTalk Photo Gallery after you register. We would love to have you as a member!

Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please click here to contact us.

Go Back   YorkieTalk.com Forums - Yorkshire Terrier Community > All Else > Off Topic Discussions
Register Blogs FAQ Calendar JavaChat Mark Forums Read

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools
Old 05-02-2008, 05:26 PM   #1
BANNED!
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: USA
Posts: 9,999
Default Avent Recall????

What is Bisphenol A?
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical used primarily in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. Polycarbonate plastic is used for baby bottles (as well as water bottles, medical devices, sports equipment etc) because it prevents cracking and shattering that can lead to injuries.

While polycarbonate plastic is used to make Philips AVENT baby bottles, the Tempo line, which relies upon disposable liners, does not involve contact between any liquid and any plastic containing BPA.

Do Philips AVENT baby bottles contain Bisphenol A (BPA)?
Philips AVENT reusable bottles, such as the AirFlex, are made from polycarbonate plastic. Polycarbonate plastic is approved for use and lawful for sale in every country where Philips AVENT products are sold, including in North America and Europe.

Do ALL Philips AVENT feeding products contain Bisphenol A (BPA)?
No. Our range of baby feeding products also includes products made from materials other than polycarbonate, hence not containing BPA. The Philips AVENT Via Feeding System, Tempo Liners and Magic range (Cups and Sportster) are made from polypropylene or polyethylene, neither of which contains BPA.

Why do some scientists say that these bottles are dangerous?
Some scientists are worried that this chemical substance, Bisphenol A (BPA), can leach at dangerous levels from the plastic and into the liquid held in the baby bottle when bottles are heated to extreme temperatures.

The use of plastic for baby bottles is regulated by authorities such as the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The US FDA evaluates BPA as a “food additive” and has found that BPA may be “safely used as components of articles that contact food.” As recently as January 2008, the FDA reconfirmed its long standing view regarding the safety of polycarbonate for food contact, including its use with baby feeding bottles. In 2007, the EFSA actually increased the acceptable level of BPA. Further, in February 2008, the FDA wrote to Congress to indicate that, under the “most severe conditions of use,” the “FDA believes that this level of exposure to adults and infants is safe” as defined by the FDA’s regulations, and that there is an appropriate margin of exposure “for the conclusion of reasonable certainty of no harm under the intended conditions of use.”

What is Philips AVENT’s reaction to Health Canada’s finding that there are health concerns relating to the use of polycarbonate plastic?
We note that the Health Canada report is a draft assessment and subject to review and comment by experts in the field. We note that Health Canada’s draft assessment indicated that in their assessment “that Bisphenol-A exposure to newborn and infants is below levels that pose a risk” but have indicated that the gap is not “large enough.” We will of course carefully review whatever ruling Health Canada ultimately makes and endeavor to provide some clarity to the moms and dads who are the ones most effected by this decision.

Does Philips AVENT plan to dispute Health Canada’s assessment?
We note that the Health Canada report is a draft assessment and subject to review and comment by experts in the field. Philips AVENT independently tests its products to ensure they meet the standards set forth by governing bodies around the world, and we will comply with the regulations set forth by such bodies. We note that Health Canada agrees with the other regulatory bodies that BPA exposure for newborns and infants “is below levels that pose a risk”, but is taking a different regulatory approach than the rest of the world. Recently, the US FDA informed Congress of its belief that there was sufficient margin of exposure “for the conclusion of reasonable certainty of no harm under the intended conditions of use.”

Has Health Canada banned the sale of polycarbonate plastic?
No. For more information on Health Canada’s assessment you can visit its website at Welcome to the Health Canada Web site | Bienvenue au site Web de Santé Canada.

Is it true that retailers are asking manufacturers to “voluntarily recall” products made with polycarbonate plastic?
Some Canadian retailers are taking preemptive measures to remove polycarbonate plastic from their shelves; however no recall has been issued.

Are US retailers still selling polycarbonate bottles?
Polycarbonate baby bottles are fully approved by the FDA for sale in the US. A limited number of retailers, including Wal Mart, CVS and Babies R Us have stated that they intend to stop selling polycarbonate products in 2009.

Can I get a refund if I return my AVENT bottles to the store?
We have full confidence in our current bottle, which has been used by millions of healthy babies in over 70 countries worldwide since they were introduced more than 20 years ago.

If, however, you are uncomfortable with your current bottle system, we encourage you to try one of Philips AVENT’s other feeding products, which are made from alternate materials, including the Tempo disposable feeding systems, the Magic Cups, and the Via Feeding System, all of which are interchangeable with Philips AVENT nipples.

So are the bottles safe or not?
Scientists around the world have been studying the effects of Bisphenol A for years and governing bodies, such as the FDA and EFSA have approved the usage of Polycarbonate plastics in consumer goods, specifically with contact with foods in mind.

The scientists who commented on the Health Canada study concluded in their assessment that bisphenol A exposure to newborns and infants is below levels that may pose a risk, however, the gap between exposure and effect is not large enough.

What temperature is safe to heat the bottles?
Some studies have concluded that the degree to which bisphenol A migrates from polycarbonate containers into liquid appears to depend more on the temperature of the liquid than the age of the container, i.e., more migration with higher temperatures. However, regulatory bodies, including the FDA have reviewed these studies and continue to indicate that bottles with BPA may used to contain foods and liquids.

If you are concerned about what temperature to heat your bottles, Philips AVENT suggests using a bottle warmer that can be programmed to heat liquid according to volume, which will help regulate temperature.

What number are Philips AVENT bottles? I’ve heard that #7 are should be avoided.
The number 7 is often visible on plastic objects which are made from polycarbonate and several other materals. All Philips AVENT baby bottles are made from Polycarbonate, hence they are #7.

Sometimes the symbol appears as follows:



Why does no number appear on the Philips AVENT bottle?
These symbols were created to identify plastics for recycling purposes. The number 7 for example not only represents polycarbonate, but a number of plastics.

Manufacturers are not always legally required to place the symbol on their products. We are reviewing this policy to see how we can best provide consumer with the information they need.

If I want to learn more about BPA, where can I go?
Bisphenol A Information & Resources

Isn’t it just safer to use glass bottles or bottles made from other materials?
Alternate materials are available, including within the Philips AVENT product line, and we respect every mom and dad’s right to choose the baby bottle that works best for their child. For over 20 years, parents have chosen AVENT bottles, with millions of babies benefiting from what many consider to be the best designed, best engineered baby feeding bottle in the world. We constantly strive to reach new levels of design and engineering excellence to meet the evolving needs of parents and babies. Building on its already diverse portfolio of infant feeding products, Philips AVENT will introduce new materials into its infant feeding line this summer.

Why doesn’t Philips AVENT introduce a bottle made from another material?
We have full confidence in our current bottle, which has been used by millions of healthy babies in over 70 countries worldwide. We always strive to reach new levels of design and engineering excellence to meet the evolving needs of parents and babies. Building on its already diverse portfolio of infant feeding products, Philips AVENT will introduce new materials into its infant feeding line this summer.

Will the new infant feeding product be BPA-Free?
The new feeding system will be made from a material which does not contain BPA.

What bottles are safe to use with my breast pump?
The Philips AVENT VIA storage systems allows you to express, store and feed from the same convenient containers, which are made from materials that do not contain BPA.

Who else has tested BPA and approved it for use?

In January 2008, the FDA reconfirmed its long standing view regarding the safety of polycarbonate for food contact, including baby feeding bottles. The FDA has indicated that it actively reviews the safety of BPA and recently completed a review of available data obtained from animal studies, and migration studies. Based on the results of the migration studies conducted by FDA chemists, the FDA determined that the “dietary exposure to BPA is orders of magnitude below the levels known to cause toxic effects in animals.”
International regulatory agencies responsible for consumer protection, including the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the UK Food Standards Agency, the German Federal Institute of Risk Assessment, and the Japanese Ministry of Health have all studied the use of BPA and concluded that it can be used in the manufacture of baby bottles.
YorkieShadow is offline   Reply With Quote
Welcome Guest!
Not Registered?

Join today and remove this ad!

Old 05-02-2008, 05:36 PM   #2
Donating YT 4000 Club Member
 
SladesMommy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: ATX
Posts: 4,513
Default

All these recalls scare me. Right now I'm trying not to use anything plastic! Glass never gave anyone cancer!
__________________
GIGANTIC DOG CLOTHES SALE!!! <--- CLlCK!
SladesMommy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-03-2008, 09:39 AM   #3
~*Glamorous Daisy*~
Donating Member
 
MissPinkBarbie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: NJ // NYC
Posts: 4,010
Default

Knowing that plastics are petroleom based is pretty gross. Plastics with BPA and Phthalates are the one to look out for. BPA has been found to leech into our foods and drinks [plastic containers/bottles] and has toxic developmental, nueral, and reproductive effects.

It has been found to be a hormone disrupter (mimics estrogen), linked to breast and prostate cancers, and linked to obesity, diabetes among many other things.

Phthalates are what makes plastic 'flexible'. It is cheap to make and are produced for use in a wide variety of products [cosmetics, lotion, paint, etc]. Phthalates are a probable human carcinogen [cancer causing] and linked to kidney/liver damage among many other things.

Since plastics are not biodegradable, it photodegrades into smaller toxic bits, contaminating the soil and water and entering the food chain.

You should avoid as much plastic as possible as there's no such thing as a safe plastic.

Glass and stainless steel hold water and food just as wonderfully.
__________________
MissPinkBarbie
The PiNK Club Founder
MissPinkBarbie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-03-2008, 09:39 AM   #4
Donating YT 3000 Club Member
 
browniesmom622's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: ny
Posts: 11,253
Blog Entries: 5
Default

Wow thank's for posting.
__________________
We Love our Yt Angel!
browniesmom622 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks



Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is Off
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off




Google
 

SHOP NOW: Amazon :: eBay :: Buy.com :: Newegg :: PetStore :: Petco :: PetSmart


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 03:12 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Copyright ©2003 - 2018 YorkieTalk.com
Privacy Policy - Terms of Use

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 275 276 277 278 279 280 281 282 283 284 285 286 287 288 289 290 291 292 293 294 295 296 297 298 299 300 301 302 303 304 305 306 307 308 309 310 311 312 313 314 315 316 317 318 319 320 321 322 323 324 325 326 327 328 329 330 331 332 333 334 335 336 337 338 339 340 341 342 343 344 345 346 347 348 349 350 351 352 353 354 355 356 357 358 359 360 361 362 363 364 365 366 367 368 369 370 371 372 373 374 375 376 377 378 379 380 381 382 383 384 385 386 387 388 389 390 391 392 393 394 395 396 397 398 399 400 401 402 403 404 405 406 407 408 409 410 411 412 413 414 415 416 417 418 419 420 421 422 423 424 425 426 427 428 429 430 431 432 433 434 435 436 437 438 439 440 441 442 443 444 445 446 447 448 449 450 451 452 453 454 455 456 457 458 459 460 461 462 463 464 465 466 467 468 469 470 471 472 473 474 475 476 477 478 479 480 481 482 483 484 485 486 487 488 489 490 491 492 493 494 495 496 497 498 499 500 501 502 503 504 505 506 507 508 509 510 511 512 513 514 515 516 517 518 519 520 521 522 523 524 525 526 527 528 529 530 531 532 533 534 535 536 537 538 539 540 541 542 543 544 545 546 547 548 549 550 551 552 553 554 555 556 557 558 559 560 561 562 563 564 565 566 567 568 569 570 571 572 573 574 575 576 577 578 579 580 581 582 583 584 585 586 587 588 589 590 591 592 593 594 595 596 597 598 599 600 601 602 603 604 605 606 607 608 609 610 611 612 613 614 615 616 617 618 619 620 621 622 623 624 625 626 627 628 629 630 631 632 633 634 635 636 637 638 639 640 641 642 643 644 645 646 647 648 649 650 651 652 653 654 655 656 657 658 659 660 661 662 663 664 665 666 667 668 669 670 671 672 673 674 675 676 677 678 679 680 681 682 683 684 685 686 687 688 689 690 691 692 693 694 695 696 697 698 699 700 701 702 703 704 705 706 707 708 709 710 711 712 713 714 715 716 717 718 719 720 721 722 723 724 725 726 727 728 729 730 731 732 733 734 735 736 737 738 739 740 741 742 743 744 745 746 747 748 749 750 751 752 753 754 755 756 757 758 759 760 761 762 763 764 765 766 767 768 769 770 771 772 773 774 775 776 777 778 779 780 781 782 783 784 785 786 787 788 789 790 791 792 793 794 795 796 797 798 799 800 801 802 803 804 805 806 807 808 809 810 811 812 813 814 815 816 817 818 819 820 821 822 823 824 825 826 827 828 829 830 831 832 833 834 835 836 837 838 839 840 841 842 843 844 845 846 847 848 849 850 851 852 853 854 855 856 857 858 859 860 861 862 863 864 865 866 867 868 869 870 871 872 873 874 875 876 877 878 879 880 881 882 883 884 885 886 887 888 889 890 891 892 893 894 895 896 897 898 899 900 901 902 903 904 905 906 907 908 909 910 911 912 913 914 915 916 917 918 919 920 921 922 923 924 925 926 927 928 929 930 931 932 933 934 935 936 937 938 939 940 941 942 943 944 945 946 947 948 949 950 951 952 953 954 955 956 957 958 959 960 961 962 963 964 965 966 967 968 969 970 971 972 973 974 975 976 977 978 979 980 981 982 983 984 985 986 987 988 989 990 991 992 993 994 995 996 997 998 999 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 1057 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 1078 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 1126 1127 1128 1129 1130 1131 1132 1133 1134 1135 1136 1137 1138 1139 1140 1141 1142 1143 1144 1145 1146 1147 1148 1149 1150 1151 1152 1153 1154 1155 1156 1157 1158 1159 1160 1161 1162 1163 1164 1165 1166 1167