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BPA in canned food: Consumer Reports Tests
consumerreports.org - 29 days ago
BPA in canned food: Consumer Reports Tests
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Concern over canned foods Our tests find wide range of Bisphenol A in soups, juice, and more The chemical Bisphenol A, which has been used for years in clear plastic bottles and food-can liners, has been restricted in Canada and some U.S. states and municipalities because of potential health ...
latimes.com - 28 days ago
Consumer group finds elevated BPA levels in range of foods
— latimes.com — Some of the products were labeled 'BPA free.' Finding boosts the case for banning the chemical additive... in materials that come in contact with food and beverages. Copyright 2009, The Los Angeles Times (more) Consumer group finds elevated BPA levels in range of foods

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Safer bottles haven't canned BPA problems
supereco.com - 29 days ago
Safer bottles haven't canned BPA problems
— supereco.com — Bad news for those who were relying on choosing BPA -free drinking bottles to insulate them from... the ill effects of the toxic chemical: Can that idea. New tests from the non-profit Consumers Union (publisher of Consumer Reports ) of canned foods, including soups, juice, tuna and green beans, ... (more) Safer bottles haven't canned BPA problems

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Aren’t green beans supposed to be good for you? New study of BPA in canned food says maybe not…
Switchboard, from NRDC — ... Yesterday, Consumer Reports released a study of the levels of bisphenol a (BPA) in food products. They found that nearly all of the 19 canned food products they tested contained levels of BPA which have been associated with harm in laboratory animal studies. These included name-brand products like DelMonte green beans and Progresso vegetable soup, which had some of the highest levels measured. Other popular brands like Chef Boyardee, Campbell's, Green Giant, and Hormel also contained concerning levels BPA. Even more ...

Eco-Beat, 11/5
Green Daily — ... You know I'm no alarmist (I plan to watch the apocalypse unfold on my porch with beer in hand). Still, I'm not one to take unnecessary risk with my thyroid or reproductive functions. Consumer Reports recently found BPA in the linings of many canned goods. ...

More Hip Than Hippie - DIY Decor, Part 2
More Hip Than Hippie Podcast — ... Toxic tins. Canned food often contains hazardous levels of Bisphenol-A, according to tests by Consumer Reports. Yes we CAN switch to fresh foods instead! ...

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