Are paper receipts toxic?

Q: I've seen online that paper receipts contain toxic chemicals. Should I avoid touching them?

In a TikTok video , Tania Elliot, a medically trained social media influencer, grabs a Whole Foods receipt with a pair of wooden tongs. “Don’t touch this,” she says, explaining that most paper receipts contain a “toxic” chemical called bisphenol A, or BPA, which is easily absorbed through the skin and is linked to health issues like infertility, hormonal imbalances, and certain types of cancer.