We created this infographic to provide a visually striking snapshot summarizing some of the key findings of the new report, Buyer Beware: Toxic BPA and regrettable substitutes in the linings of canned food. Scroll down to see the full graphic.
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BREAKING: New report finds #BPA in 67% of food cans tested. Read the report: https://t.co/bIa3qv2FwU #ToxicFoodCans pic.twitter.com/EYPaJ09Kgc
— Safer Chemicals (@SaferChemicals) March 30, 2016
Comments
Don’t forget folks – BPA is also found in carbon paper (receipts!!!), so either ditch the receipt/ avoid handling it, or if you do have to handle one, wash your hands immediately…
I saw a dad letting his baby chew on a Costco receipt.
i like walmart
My understanding is that Trader Joe’s has adopted the same stance as Whole Foods yet they are curiously absent from the infographic.
Esteban – Thanks for your note.
We sent a letter/survey to Trader Joe’s and they did not respond to our inquiries, despite reaching out to them numerous times over a series of months.
To learn more you can read our report at http://www.toxicfoodcans.org
where should I buy My cans of
You didn’t mention Honey Boy Salmon Cans. Do they use BPA lined cans.
Lois, thanks for your question. We didn’t test that specific brand of canned food. You can see the full results of our testing and our surveys to companies in the Buyer Beware report at http://www.ToxicFoodCans.org. I would encourage you to reach out to your favorite brands to ask them about the linings in their cans.