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Re: BPA in canned goods
This has actually been studied over the past several years (plastics, canned goods, everything with PET liners). I am surprised they are making this claim as the first study being done On BPA levels in people after consuming soup... I seriously doubt that is the case... But that's neither here nor there.
It kinda of makes me laugh that the second to last paragraph says the plastic liner is important in cans to prevent corrosion but then the last quote is "I don't know how important the liner is to the can...just take it out." Right - I am sure companies have that extra processing step in there for S's &G's. And lets face it - no one wants to pay more for a higher metallurgy when you are just going to trash the can. Recycle of stainless would be expensive.
Granted they do need to look Ito alternate processes to remove BPA but it is going to go from BPA to some other chemical. I know what makes the BPA free water bottles (Camelbak, etc that are made of Tritan copolyester). I am sure one day somethig will leech out of them under high heat or something after people run bunches of tests on them.
We are surrounded by chemicals that have multiple purposes. Like titanium dioxide goes into paint as a binder and it goes into plastics (like your Tupperware) as a clarifying agent so you can see through it. Most people stick their head in the sand in regards to what goes into creating life's conveniences until a news story tells you it is going to kill you.
Getting off my soap box now.
ETA: Spaces (since original post was from my phone).
Also - I know there is a lot of controversy around BPA and plastics in general. If you have questions or whatever - feel free to ask because I may be able to explain it in an easier format than the news stories/articles and such that are out there.
When I saw the story on the Nightly News, they said something to the effect of, "Increased BPA levels would be most detrimental to infants and young children." The first thing I thought of was infant formula that is stored in those containers.
I know, if it's not one thing, it's another. And the study would have to be repeated for me to really take it seriously, but the % increase of BPA levels in people who ate canned goods every day in a row was pretty alarming.
I'm just curious if there could be another factor common in all of the people that could affect the levels?
Life of mrsjanks
No - it's very likely it's the canned goods. Baby formula cans contain the liner as well (both liquid and powder). Most studies show the expose via powder is less than that of the liquid. From what I understand, formula is also sold in plastic containers - which is apparently the safer option.
It really is a much larger concern for infants and children - which is why there was such a huge push for BPA free pacifiers, bottles, sippy cups, etc etc etc.
I do believe that infants and children should have BPA free plastics OR glass bottles. I think those studies are very much real.