Finally, after years of scrutiny from scientists, BPA (bisphenol-A) has been banned officially. From baby bottles and sippy cups only. It's a step in the right direction. It's an important step in what will hopefully be the continued removal from everything.
There's just little impact, as most manufacturers of these products have already stopped using the chemical because of safety concerns. So officially banned from baby products, but you'll still find it in your household pantry more then likely.
The FDA is still allowing the chemical to be used in food storage products, things like canned food and water bottles, some of the most used items in a household are still at risk of leaching the chemical to consumers.
I first read about the FDA ban
HERE.
Have you been avoiding BPA in your home? What products and brands can you recommend as BPA-free?
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Gross. Think of all the other things that we consume daily that in twenty years scientists will discover cause serious health problems.
BPA is also found inside canned goods items as well. I for one was surprised at all the baby products that it was removed from. Every baby bottle, just as an example, has removed it, when I was sure the cheaper brands would hold off.
Isn't it still used to line the inside of baby formula tins?
Yes but as TracyKM said it's still in formula tins