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It's the height of summer, and for many Americans, that means scorching cars and forgotten plastic water bottles rolling around under the seats.

But before you take a sip out of one of those, you might want to think twice, experts say.

High temperatures and prolonged sun exposure can create conditions that lead to both chemical leaching from plastic bottles and bacterial growth, especially if the bottle has already been opened. Experts warn this dual threat could pose a risk to your health.

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"The combination of microbial growth and chemical leaching from the plastic makes it a double-edged sword," said Dr. Paul Savage, a toxin exper

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