I heard a silly romor about breast cancer...?

Question

Is there any truth to the rumor that drinking bottled water left in the car to get hot causes breast cancer? Supposedly the heat makes chemicals in the plastic leech out of the bottle, and some of these toxins have been found in breast cancer. Can anyone find any scientific backing for this?

Answer 1

Comments: False. In the United States, plastic water bottles are regulated by the FDA as "food contact substances" and held to the same safety standards as food additives.

This means, among other things, that the FDA has reviewed test data on the safety of the plastics used in water bottles -- including the potential for hazardous chemicals leaching or "migrating" from the plastic into the water -- and established that they pose no significant risk to human health. The water itself is also tested and must meet basic quality standards similar to those set by the Environmental Protection Agency for public drinking water

Answer 2

there is truth to the story that heating plastics releases carcinogens into whatever is contained in the plastic. However, it takes considerable heat to do so, like that achieved in a microwave oven, which is why it is now recommended that you never put anything plastic in a microwave. I rather doubt that there is enough heat in a car to boil water and thereby release the carcinogens.

Answer 3

haven't found anything but supposedly that s how sheryl crow got breast cancer. either way it is a precation every female out there should take along with men

Answer 4

They can link about anything to cancer now adays it seems like. I don't buy it.

Answer 5

No, check this out: http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/petbottles.asp

Answer 6

to be SUPER sure, why don you consult your personal doctor,just give him a call ya?