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FDA Won't Ban BPA from Canned Foods

30 Mar 2012

"Bisphenol A (BPA) will continue to be a part of the US diet.

Today the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it would not ban the chemical from food and beverage containers.

BPA is a ubiquitous chemical that has been linked to a range of conditions, including heart disease, reproductive problems, behavioural problems and breast and prostate cancers. Scientists believe that it produces such a wide range of health effects in low doses because it mimics the hormone oestrogen, disrupting human development and making it particularly potent for infants."