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BPA found in canned food products marketed to kids – even organics

September 21, 2011

A new report released today by the Breast Cancer Fund shows that the toxic chemical bisphenol A (BPA) was found in many canned foods marketed to children. Every single food sample researchers tested was positive for BPA, with Campbell’s Disney Princess and Toy Story soups testing the highest. So much for fantasy food. The Breast [...]

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BPA Ban Announced by Kroger Co.

May 22, 2011

In a move based on customer feedback about Bisphenol A (BPA) safety concerns, Cincinnati-based Kroger announced this month that they’re going to make sure that all baby products sold in their store are BPA-free. Additionally, Kroger stores will also be eliminating BPA from Kroger store brand canned foods and purchasing BPA-free paper for store receipts. [...]

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Take Action Against GMO Contamination

January 18, 2011

So, as you may have noticed I’ve been massively absent. There’s no great reason, it’s just been one of those insanely complicated months thus far. Drama at home (nothing major, just annoying stuff) and work has been nutty. However, I’m back and have an action tip to kick off my return. A post by Organic [...]

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USA Senators Want Babies to Have BPA!

November 20, 2010

This week, some lovely, but really not shocking developments on the BPA front. On Thursday, the Senate was supposed to vote on the food-safety bill. Not only did Senate fail to vote, but they withdrew an included amendment that would have banned BPA from baby bottles and sippy cups. Oh, USA Senators – you’re so [...]

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Green Glossary: Bisphenol A (BPA)

May 22, 2010

Bisphenol A (BPA) is Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical that’s been used for more than 40 years. BPA is normally produced in large quantities, 7 billion pounds+ per year actually, for use primarily in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins – in such products as hard plastic food containers, baby bottles, sippy [...]

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Food industry wants to keep BPA in food – big surprise

April 30, 2010

In not so shocking news, major players in the the food industry and business groups, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce want to make sure that bisphenol-A (BPA) stays in consumer food and beverage containers. Sweet! According to the Washington Post, the bill on the table, meant to improve food safety, was already passed overwhelmingly [...]

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