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Chemist Warns: Paper Receipts Hide BPA Health Risks

7/2/2025

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Chemist Tatiana Quezada raises an alarm about the hidden dangers of paper receipts, which are laced with bisphenol A (BPA), a harmful hormone disruptor. Even after a 2020 EU ban, BPA lingers in 90% of receipts. To safeguard health and combat risks like infertility, Quezada urges a switch to digital receipts, especially after using hand sanitizer.

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Chemist Tatiana Quezada raises an alarm about the hidden dangers of paper receipts, which are laced with bisphenol A (BPA), a harmful hormone disruptor. Even after a 2020 EU ban, BPA lingers in 90% of receipts. To safeguard health and combat risks like infertility, Quezada urges a switch to digital receipts, especially after using hand sanitizer.