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What is the scientific claim being made in this paragraph about BPA?

BPA is a chemical used to make polycarbonate plastics.

Polycarbonate plastics are used to make baby bottles and water bottles.

BPA is not harmful to children or adults.

Ingested BPA may affect the brain, behavior, and reproductive development in fetuses, infants, and children.

What is the evidence that supports the cause of the illness?

Five people were so sick that they required hospitalization.

No dogs were sickened; only people became ill.

The people in nine states had used the same dog food.

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