Bisphenol A (BPA) Found In Virtually All Canned Foods

New study shows 92% of canned foods leach BPA into the foodstuffs they contain.

FDA Changes Course – Now Believes Bisphenol A (BPA) Poses Safety Concern

FDA reverses course and now believes bisphenol A poses safety concern for fetuses, infants and young children.

Massachusetts Issues Public Health Advisory to Parents About Bisphenol A (BPA)

Today the Massachusetts Department of Public Health issued an advisory for bisphenol A. The DPH specifically advises parents of childrens up to 2 years old to avoid baby products containing bisphenol A (BPA) for making or storing infant food or formula. And the statement also warns pregnant women to steer clear of canned foods and [...]

Health Canada Reports BPA Free Baby Bottles Leach Bisphenol A?

Last week, it was reported that Health Canada had found some allegedly bisphenol A (BPA) free baby bottles nonetheless leached BPA. Well, upon further digging, it appears that very low levels of BPA were found in fluid held in some BPA free baby bottles, but that the source may simply be BPA in “dust” from manufacturing or [...]

Ready to piss off a mom blogger? Seek a pregnant woman to consume BPA lined canned goods

Looking for a job? If you are pregnant, I’ve got one for you: WANTED: Young, pregnant mother to act as spokesperson. Must be willing to drink liquids and eat foods from metal canned foods and beverages. Must also execute full release and waiver for any and all birth defects or other harm suffered by fetus. Think I’m kidding? Unfortunately, I’m [...]

What is bisphenol A (BPA)?

basic information on what is bisphenol a

Warning: These baby bottles and canned goods contain a chemical known to cause reproductive harm

Would you buy a can of beans with a warning on it that it may contain a chemical known to the state of California to cause reproductive harm? What about a baby bottle? If you live in California, you are probably familiar with Proposition 65′s standard warning. Even if you don’t realize it. You’ve probably [...]

FDA Subcommitee Harshly Critical of Draft Safety Report on Bisphenol A (BPA)

I recently expressed concern about whether the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Subcommitee reviewing the FDA’s draft safety assessment of the use of bisphenol A (BPA) could provide a fair review.  I expressed concern because it had been revealed that Subcommittee Chairman Prof. Philbert had failed to disclose a significant donation from pro-plastics contributor Charles Gelman to the chairman’s research [...]

Some sleuthing, some PR issues and the Beaba Babycook BPA Free

I just read on Healthy Child Healthy World’s blog that the Beaba Babycook is now free of bisphenol A (BPA).  Not familiar with the Babycook?  It is a combination steamer, blender, warmer and defroster for preparing homemade baby food.  I’ve personally never used it, but it gets great reviews over at Amazon. But, the Babycook has been [...]

NTP Issues Final Report – Bisphenol A or BPA Exposures May Harm Babies and Kids

Finally, the US Department of Health and Human Services’ National Toxicology Program (“NTP”) has issued its final report on bisphenol A (BPA).  And the NTP expressed some concern about the potential health effects associated with BPA exposuers at the current levels to which we are exposed.For background, tThe NTP uses a 5 point scale of [...]

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