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Baby Formula Containers
Packaging for infant formula including metal cans with linings, plastic containers, and plastic scoops. Chemicals from packaging can migrate into formula, which is baby's sole nutrition source.
Why It Matters
Formula is exclusive food source for many infants. Chemicals migrate from packaging into formula. Metal cans often have epoxy linings containing BPA or substitutes. Plastic scoops in contact with formula.
Chemicals of Concern in This Product
Bisphenol A (BPA)
An industrial chemical used to make certain plastics and resins since the 1950s. Found in...
BPA Substitutes (BPS, BPF)
Chemicals used to replace BPA in plastics and can linings after BPA health concerns emerged....
PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances)
A large group of synthetic chemicals known as 'forever chemicals' because they don't...
Phthalates
A group of chemicals used to make plastics more flexible and harder to break. Also used as...
Ingredient Red Flags
Watch for these on ingredient labels:
- Old formula with BPA linings
- Damaged or dented cans
- Storing formula in plastic long-term
- Using plastic scoop for measuring
What to Look For
- ✓BPA-free packaging claims
- ✓Ready-to-feed liquid in glass or certified containers
- ✓Transfer powder with metal utensil, not plastic scoop
- ✓Store in glass after opening if possible
Finding Safer Options
Ready-to-feed formula in glass bottles when available. European formulas often have stricter packaging standards. Breastfeeding when possible avoids packaging entirely.
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