The length of the receipts customers get at CVS Health Corp. have been made fun of on late-night TV, been the source of memes, and even inspired Halloween costumes.
Now the pharmacy giant is being used as a poster child for an issue that spans the retail sector: toxic chemicals used on cash register paper.
Bisphenol-A (BPA) or bisphenol-S (BPS) are used commonly as developing agents on till paper. When touched, the chemicals can be absorbed through the skin and contribute to a number of health risks including cancer and fetal brain development.
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