BPA Chemical Found in 90% of Canned Foods
June 23rd, 2010 by Tom Cobb
A Recent report put out by the National Work Group for Safe Markets has documented the contamination of BPA. The report shows that common canned foods can expose consumers to BPA levels that have been shown to cause health problems in lab animals. This was found in foods that are commonly purchased by consumers like beans, soups, sodas, and sauces and they are brand named foods not generic. The test conducted included 50 cans from 19 US states and one Canadian Province for the BPA contamination. In all of the cans tested over 90% had detectable levels of BPA and some at even higher levels. BPA has been linked to diabetes, heart disease, infertility and developmental and reproductive harm. Not only is it found in canned foods but toys, plastic bottles and food packaging. Ultimately it should not come in contact with our food supply. Be on the look out when buying plastic products as well.
