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The panel was concerned over the growing scientific evidence showing BPA's reproductive harm in animals, found that there was insufficient data of the effects in humans. [222] Critics pointed out that the same panel failed to add second-hand smoke to the list until 2006, and only one chemical was added to the list in the last three years. [223]
Canned food has been linked to higher levels of BPA in the body, according to a new study by Stanford University and Johns Hopkins University researchers.
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Bisphenol-A (BPA) is a controversial chemical compound present in commercially available tin can plastic linings [37] and transferred to canned food. The inside of the can is coated with an epoxy coating, in an attempt to prevent food or beverage from coming into contact with the metal.
The researchers also noted that certain plastic chemicals are directly linked with a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, including bisphenol A (BPA), phthalates (PAEs), and plasticizers.
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical compound primarily used in the manufacturing of various plastics. It is a colourless solid which is soluble in most common organic solvents, but has very poor solubility in water. [2] [7] BPA is produced on an industrial scale by the condensation reaction of phenol and acetone. Global production in 2022 was ...
Certain canned foods and plastic containers could cause cancer -- and those aren't the only potential dangers lurking in your home.
How should we interpret the 'best by' dates on canned goods? It is also worth noting that the age of food is not what makes you sick, it is whether the food becomes contaminated. Most 'best by ...