Do canned tomatoes have BPA in the can lining?
Worth avoiding. BPA leaches from plastic, especially when heated. Use glass or stainless steel.
What's actually in it
BPA (bisphenol A) is used to harden polycarbonate plastics and line metal cans. It leaches into food and drinks, especially when heated or scratched. BPA acts like estrogen in the body at low concentrations.
Many "BPA-free" products use BPS or BPF instead. Early research suggests these alternatives may behave similarly to BPA.
What the research says
A 2026 study in int j mol sci looked at chemical exposure from everyday products and found: Effects of Maternal Tetramethyl Bisphenol F Exposure on Neurodevelopment and Hwang I(1), Kim S(1), Jeung EB(1)..
(1)Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicin.
The research at a glance
| Study | Journal | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Effects of Maternal Tetramethyl Bisphenol F Exposure on Neurodevelopment and Behavior in Mouse Offspring. | Int J Mol Sci | 2026 |
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