FDA official says baby bottles with bisphenol A safe

June 10, 2008 By KEVIN FREKING , Associated Press Writer

(AP) -- Plastic baby bottles and water bottles are safe, a federal health official said Tuesday, seeking to ease public concerns about the health hazards of a chemical used in the products.

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