Sentences with phrase «health regulators denied»

U.S. health regulators denied a petition to ban a chemical used in water bottles, soup cans and other food and drink packaging that may cause harm to developing babies and young children.

* Chemical may be harmful to babies, children * FDA says not final response on BPA's safety (Adds details on petition, FDA comment) WASHINGTON, March 30 (Reuters)- U.S. health regulators denied a petition to ban a chemical used in water bottles, soup cans and other food and drink packaging that may cause harm to developing babies and young children.