A growing number of sports bras, shirts and leggings brands found with high levels of toxic chemical, watchdog warns
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An increasing number of sports bra and athletic wear brands have been found with high levels of BPA in them, a chemical compound that’s used to make certain types of plastic and can lead to harmful health effects such as asthma, cardiovascular disease and obesity, a watchdog group said on Wednesday.
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A growing number of sports bras, shirts and leggings brands found
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Toxic chemical BPA found in sports bra and athleticwear of popular brands
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Brand name sports bras, shirts and leggings found with high levels of toxic chemical, watchdog warns
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