North American Metal Packaging Alliance, Inc. NAMPA

Consumer Reports Findings of BPA in Canned Foods Do Not Support Conclusions of Public Concern

Published in Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA, November 22nd, 2009

Consumer Reports recently released data on measurable levels of bisphenol A (BPA) in canned foods should not be viewed as a cause for public alarm. The values seen in the study - measured in parts per billion - were below the lowest regulatory threshold of concern set by government scientists and do not pose a health risk to consumers of all ages.

"We are extremely disappointed that Consumer Reports failed to provide its readers with the full story on BPA in canned foods," noted Dr. John Rost, chairman of the North American Metal Packaging Alliance, Inc. (NAMPA). "BPA-based epoxy coatings in metal packaging provide real, important and measurable health benefits by...

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