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Bisphenol A contamination in soft drinks as a risk for children's health in Italy

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TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.1080/19440049.2015.1031713

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BPA; chemical contamination; children's intake; sugary beverages

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Bisphenol A (BPA) was determined in sugary carbonated, non-carbonated and milk-based beverages, through HLPC-fluorescence detection and confirmed by LC-MS/MS, in a selection of brands that are mostly consumed by Italian children. The daily intake was determined through the WHO budget method (BM). BPA was found at detectable levels in 57% of carbonated beverages, in 50% of non-carbonated and in 100% of milk-based beverages. The median concentrations were 1.24 mu gl(-1) (range =

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