Canada declares chemical in plastic bottles unsafe
An ubiquitous chemical found in hard plastic water bottles, DVDs, CDs and hundreds of other common items came under increased pressure Friday when Canada said it's potentially harmful and may ban its use in baby bottles. Health Canada made the announcement shortly after a U.S. company said it would stop selling hard-plastic Nalgene water bottles made with bisphenol A because of growing consumer concern over whether the chemical poses a health risk. MORE: Concerns 'cannot be dismissed' Health Canada's action could be the first step toward Canada banning the chemical altogether.