Tag Archives: Bisphenol A

Why on earth would cans and other food storage containers contain toxic BPA?

HealthBy Matthew Garamone April 18, 2018

If you like the occasional can of tomato soup or diced pears, chances are you’re walking around with trace amounts of bisphenol A (BPA) in your bloodstream. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 90 percent of us are walking around with trace amounts of this toxic synthetic chemical—commonly used as…

National Toxicology Program draft report on Bisphenol A

HealthBy Matthew Garamone March 14, 2018

One of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s highest priorities is our role in ensuring the safety of the foods that Americans consume. We base our regulatory decisions on robust science so consumers can feel confident about the foods they eat. The FDA looks at all available scientific evidence when reviewing the safety of foods…