A doctor who studies toxic chemicals explains why he avoids paper receipts at the store

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A doctor who studies toxic chemicals explains why he avoids paper receipts at the store

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Receipts often contain the chemical BPS.
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Receipts often contain bisphenols, which are chemicals linked to reproductive toxicity and cancer.
That's because receipts are coated in a plastic polymer for heat-based printing.
Dr. Leonardo Trasande from NYU Langone…

This story appeared on businessinsider.com, 2025-05-15 10:34:01.