Is it safe to give kids milk from tetra-pak cartons?
Based on 1 peer-reviewed studybaby
Verdict: Use Caution
Better than plastic jugs. Glass bottles are cleanest.
What's actually in it
Shelf-stable kids' milk boxes are tetra-pak: paperboard, aluminum, and a plastic liner. They're convenient for lunch boxes. Contact time with the plastic liner is long (shelf-stable milk sits for months), so some chemicals transfer.
What the research says
A 2025 study in Food Chem X found BPA in most packaged milk products. Packaging was a major source.
Buy milk in glass bottles for home use. Tetra-pak is fine for occasional lunch or travel, but not ideal as the daily source.
The research at a glance
| Study | Journal | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Extraction of BPA from packaged milk and baby bottles. | Food Chem X | 2025 |
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