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Report: Hazardous Chemical in Our Canned Food

By Andrew SchneiderMay 18th 2010 – 6:02PM
Nick Ut, AP

Nick Ut, AP

(May 18) -- The health hazards of bisphenol A are well documented, but now scientists report that the chemical used in the coating of cans to protect food from corrosion and bacteria is pervasive in the canned goods on our kitchen shelves. Researchers collected 50 cans of food from pantries in 19 states and Ontario and...

Study Questions Safety of BPA in Canned Foods

By David KnowlesNov 10th 2009 – 3:34PM

Opening a can of soup on a cold winter day is a time-honored tradition in America. It may also prove harmful to your health, according to a new study. In the study released by Consumer Reports, canned soup, tuna, juice and green beans have all been found to contain potentially dangerous levels of bisphenol A, a man-made...

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Background on canned food

Canning is a method of preserving food in which the food contents are processed and sealed in an airtight container.

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