Woman Sues Maker Of Nalgene Sports Bottles
A California woman has filed lawsuit against the maker of popular Nalgene plastic sports bottles, claiming that the toxic substance used in the manufacture of the product —
Bisphenol A (BPA) — could sicken consumers.
Harmful Health Effects
The lawsuit is believed to be the first of its kind to seek class action status and is suing for unspecified damages. It alleges that Nalge Nunc International Corp. continued to stress the safety of BPA-containing products despite studies linking the substance to:
- Infertility
- Hormone disruptions
- Early puberty
- Cancer
Phasing Out BPA
Nalge Nunc announced plans to stop manufacturing its Outdoor BPA-containing products within the coming months. The move comes after government officials expressed concern over the safety of BPA last week.
Canada recently banned baby bottles containing the chemical, and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said it would phase BPA-containing bottles and other products from its U.S. stores next year.