Plastic Water Bottles (IMAGE) University of Missouri-Columbia Caption As adverse health effects of BPA have become more widely known, companies have turned to using alternative chemicals to develop plastic products -- namely water bottles and food containers -- and often labeling them "BPA-free." Credit Pexels Usage Restrictions https://www.pexels.com/photo-license/ License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.