U.S. government plans major study of the safety of BPA

There is a lot of controversy about the safety of bisphenol A (BPA) ---- you have likely heard a lot about plastic baby bottles and microwaving in plastic on the news. This article from USA Today discusses a study planned by the US government to ascertain the safety of BPA in plastics. BPA is an estrogen like chemical and there is concern about its effects on the population.