Toxic BPA Used in Two-Thirds of Food Packaging, Says New Report

Toxic BPA is found in the lining of the majority of cans on the shelves of grocery stores. Researchers analyzed the interior linings of 192 food cans containing vegetables, fruits, soups, broth, gravy, milks, and beans. They found 129 of the cans — or 67 percent — contained BPA-based epoxy in the lid and/or body of the cans.

The findings of this recent report are quite alarming. In recent years, there’s been an enormous demand by consumers to eliminate toxic BPA packaging. However, in spite of consumer demand, major canned food manufacturers, like Campbell’s, Del Monte, General Mills, McCormick, and Nestlé …read more