A woman in California sued Nalge Nunc International, arguing the company knew that a dangerous substance in its plastic bottles could contaminate the bottles? contents and make consumers sick. According to the suit, which is seeking class-action status, claims the company did not sufficiently alert consumers that Bisphenol A, or BPA, could contaminate the bottles? contents.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc has already pulled baby bottles and other products containing BPA from its Canada stores, and it will phase the items out of its American branches next year. Lani Felix-Lozano brought the lawsuit, claiming she bought the reusable beverage containers for herself and her two daughters, ages 11 and 13.

“They address the issue of BPA in their bottles (on their Web site); they cite the (Food and Drug Administration) stating that they see no problem with it. The problem is they didn’t cite the many other studies that show there is a risk and there is a great concern about the issue,” her attorney said.

Source: Reuters, ?Nalgene sports bottle maker sued over toxic claims,? April 23, 2008.