Does BPA free or Phthalates free mean it’s Safe?

We have seen numerous ads ranging from plastic baby bottles to plastic containers claiming that they are BPA free and phthalates free.  Although this may be a good sign, it is definitely misleading to the consumer.  The real question that should be in the minds of consumers is this: Do plastic products advertising that they are BPA free or phthalates free mean that they are also “safe” from hormonal activity?

My Bottled Water Tastes Like Plastic

Have you ever opened a brand of bottled water that you normally drink and found on a particular occasion that it tasted like plastic?