Consumer groups called for a ban on BPA, suggesting that financial interests from companies who profit from BPA-made products cause them to suppress data that might show BPA to be harmful. Which common logical fallacy is at work here?

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The argument is making an ad hominem attack by suggesting that financial interests from companies who profit from BPA-made products are suppressing data that might show BPA to be harmful. It is attacking the character of the companies rather than presenting evidence on the safety of BPA.

Consumer Groups Called for a Ban on BPA, Suggesting That