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*CONSUMER WARNING:*
*TOXIC CHEMICAL BPA LEACHING INTO CANNED FOODS*
An alarming new study from the Environmental Working Group analyzed samples
of canned fruit, vegetables, soda, and baby formula on sale in the nation's
supermarkets and found that more than 50% were tainted with a chemical
linked to birth defects, ADHD and cancer. The chemical, bisphenol A (BPA),
is an ingredient in plastics that lines food cans. According to the study,
the chemical has been leaching into foods at levels up to 200 times the
government's recommended "safe" level of exposure. According to Dr.
Frederick vom Saal, a professor of biology at the University of
Missouri-Columbia, and a long-time expert researcher of BPA, there are 94
scientific studies indicating deleterious health effects from BPA. "If BPA
was treated as a drug, it would have been pulled immediately. This chemical
can be replaced right now by safer materials, and the public would never
notice the difference." OCA is planning to launch a campaign later this year
to pressure food companies, especially organic companies, to stop using
BPA-tainted cans and other toxic or non-sustainable packaging.
*Learn more:* http://www.organicc onsumers. org/articles/ article_4414. cfm
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*HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK:
HOW TO AVOID BPA*
- Metal canned beverages appear to contain less BPA residues, while
metal canned pasta and soups contain the highest levels.
- Canned foods in glass containers are not a BPA risk.
- Plastics with the recycling labels #1, #2 and #4 on the bottom are
safer choices and do not contain BPA.
- One-third of liquid baby formulas have high levels of BPA. Powdered
formula packaging is generally considered safer.
- Avoid heating foods in plastic containers and do not wash plastic
containers in a dishwasher.
- When possible, opt for glass, porcelain and stainless steel
containers, particularly for hot food or liquids.
- Do not let plastic wrap touch your food in the microwave, or better
yet, avoid microwave ovens altogether.
- Many metal water bottles, such as those sold by the brand Sigg are
lined with a plastic coating that contains BPA. Look for stainless steel
bottles, such as those sold by Real Wear and Kleen Kanteen that do not have
a plastic liner.
*TOXIC CHEMICAL BPA LEACHING INTO CANNED FOODS*
An alarming new study from the Environmental Working Group analyzed samples
of canned fruit, vegetables, soda, and baby formula on sale in the nation's
supermarkets and found that more than 50% were tainted with a chemical
linked to birth defects, ADHD and cancer. The chemical, bisphenol A (BPA),
is an ingredient in plastics that lines food cans. According to the study,
the chemical has been leaching into foods at levels up to 200 times the
government's recommended "safe" level of exposure. According to Dr.
Frederick vom Saal, a professor of biology at the University of
Missouri-Columbia, and a long-time expert researcher of BPA, there are 94
scientific studies indicating deleterious health effects from BPA. "If BPA
was treated as a drug, it would have been pulled immediately. This chemical
can be replaced right now by safer materials, and the public would never
notice the difference." OCA is planning to launch a campaign later this year
to pressure food companies, especially organic companies, to stop using
BPA-tainted cans and other toxic or non-sustainable packaging.
*Learn more:* http://www.organicc onsumers. org/articles/ article_4414. cfm
____________ _________ _________ ____
*HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK:
HOW TO AVOID BPA*
- Metal canned beverages appear to contain less BPA residues, while
metal canned pasta and soups contain the highest levels.
- Canned foods in glass containers are not a BPA risk.
- Plastics with the recycling labels #1, #2 and #4 on the bottom are
safer choices and do not contain BPA.
- One-third of liquid baby formulas have high levels of BPA. Powdered
formula packaging is generally considered safer.
- Avoid heating foods in plastic containers and do not wash plastic
containers in a dishwasher.
- When possible, opt for glass, porcelain and stainless steel
containers, particularly for hot food or liquids.
- Do not let plastic wrap touch your food in the microwave, or better
yet, avoid microwave ovens altogether.
- Many metal water bottles, such as those sold by the brand Sigg are
lined with a plastic coating that contains BPA. Look for stainless steel
bottles, such as those sold by Real Wear and Kleen Kanteen that do not have
a plastic liner.