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Del Monte switches to non-BPA packaging

Jeremy Gerrard

March 30, 2016

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Del Monte Foods says it will convert to using non-Bisphenol A (BPA) packaging to meeting evolving consumer preferences.

Campbell removing BPA from cans by 2017

Jeremy Gerrard

March 29, 2016

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The Campbell Soup Company says it will stop using Bisphenol A (BPA) in the lining of its cans by the middle of 2017 to address some consumers’ concerns.

ConAgra removes BPA from cans

Jeremy Gerrard

July 31, 2015

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ConAgra Foods, Inc. announced this week the company will no longer use cans with Bisphenol (BPA) liners. The transition affects all of the company’s facilities in the US and Canada.

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FDA issues new assessment of BPA

FDA reaffirms its position that Bisphenol A (BPA) is safe at current levels of exposure.

Jeremy Gerrard

December 15, 2014

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The most recent FDA safety assessment of BPA for use in food contact applications was released in 2008, with additional low-dose update studies in 2009.

Senate agriculture committee approves farm bill

Legislators seek BPA ban in food packaging

Jeremy Gerrard

July 18, 2014

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Three members of Congress, US Sen. Edward Markey (D-MA), US Rep. Lois Capps (D-CA) and US Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), are calling for a ban of Bisphenol A (BPA) and other toxic chemicals that can be found in food packaging.

Study shows no significant association between BPA, adverse health outcomes

Wisconsin bill would require BPA labeling on food containers

The chemical has been banned since 2010 in baby bottles and spill-proof cups.

Shane O'Halloran

February 17, 2014

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The chemical has been banned since 2010 in baby bottles and spill-proof cups.

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Tomato waste project shows promise in replacing BPA coatings

A project to determine the suitability of tomato waste as a replacement for BPA can liners has been delayed.

Wayne Labs

January 10, 2014

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The substitute material would be derived largely from tomato skin.

Study finds early BPA exposure increases prostate cancer risk

The researchers found that human prostate stem cells implanted into mice were far more susceptible to cancer if BPA was included in the animal's diet.

Shane O'Halloran

January 8, 2014

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The researchers found that human prostate stem cells implanted into mice were far more susceptible to cancer if BPA was included in the animal's diet.

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December 10, 2013

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Here are the 20 most popular articles on FoodEngineeringMag.com for 2013.

BPA could heighten miscarriage risk, says new study

The study does not provide a definitive link, but it adds to the "biological plausibility" that BPA affects pregnancy.

Shane O'Halloran

October 14, 2013

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The study does not provide a definitive link, but it adds to the "biological plausibility" that BPA affects pregnancy.

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Del Monte switches to non-BPA packaging

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