It looks like plastic #5, polypropylene, is not as safe as originally thought, it leaches oleamide. Oleamide is a chemical naturally found in the blood and the brain, and is used to improve the fluidity of molten plastics. It has been suggested that a bit extra could alter brain function.
Link: Researchers raise alarm after chemical leak found in common plastic
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Because of our travel plans, we needed to wrap our homeschool year up a bit
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