What chemicals of concern are found in Canned Foods?

Chemicals of concern commonly found in Canned Foods include: Bisphenol A (BPA).

What should I look for when buying Canned Foods?

BPA-free can lining claims Brands committed to safer linings Glass jar alternatives when available Tetra Pak cartons as alternative

What are red flags on Canned Foods ingredient labels?

Watch for: Dented cans, No BPA-free claim, Highly acidic foods (tomatoes) in standard cans, Heating food in the can.

Canned Foods

Shelf-stable foods in metal cans with interior linings. The epoxy linings that prevent corrosion often contain BPA, which can migrate into food contents.

Why It Matters

BPA from can linings leaches into food, especially acidic foods like tomatoes. Canned food is a major dietary source of BPA exposure for many people.

Chemicals of Concern in This Product

Bisphenol A (BPA)

An industrial chemical used to make certain plastics and resins since the 1950s. Found in...

High Risk

Ingredient Red Flags

Watch for these on ingredient labels:

Dented cans
No BPA-free claim
Highly acidic foods (tomatoes) in standard cans
Heating food in the can

What to Look For

✓BPA-free can lining claims
✓Brands committed to safer linings
✓Glass jar alternatives when available
✓Tetra Pak cartons as alternative

Finding Safer Options

Fresh or frozen produce, dried beans instead of canned, foods in glass jars, brands like Eden Foods (BPA-free cans) or Amy's Kitchen.

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