BPA: Does Muir Glen use BPA in the lining of it's cans???
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They have agreed to take the BPA lining out of the cans next year. All foods in cans seem to be lined with BPA except Eden products.
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I have encountered these warnings on other plastics, even my trampoline. I called the company on a couple of things, and they said by law CALIFORNIA must give this warning if there are plastic components. Is the warning from California? I don't think I would like the water (or condensation) coming in contact with a plastic lid, though. If the plastic is BPA free, it would be less of a concern. Mayo has this to say about BPA: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/bpa/faq-20058331
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"The lining of this can was produced without BPA" is printed on the label, but its on the back side of the can. I am happy with the product, and I have subscribe & save for this item.
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There isn't anything on the label saying it is BPA free so it possibly does contain BPA. Only way to be sure is by contacting the manufacturer.BPA is used in the epoxy paint which coats the interior of the can to keep the contents from contacting the metal, it does not hold the can together.
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It says on the can, "No BPA used in can lining," or similar words. Just looked at a can I have & walked upstairs to computer.
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Link to a "Mother Jones" article on BPA's: http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2014/03/tritan-certichem-eastman-bpa-free-plastic-safe... May need to be "cut-and-pasted".
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from http://www.wildplanetfoods.com/product/wild-albacore-tuna/* No BPA used in can lining
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Yes; they are made of silicone, not plastic (BPA is typically found in plastics, as coating in cans and on certain papers...like receipts with a glossy side). Not sure what they used for coloring the silicone, but I imagine it's pretty safe.
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BPA is in 92% of canned foods today. Season Mackerel does not list it on their package. I just would limit my amount of canned foods and plastic containers. I am sure their is a whole lot of other things in our processed foods that come from many plants around the world. Look what we did to all our rivers and lakes. I am sure a little canned mackerel will not kill you. Everything in moderation.
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I believe so. I don't have any left to directly reference but I don't like BPA cans either and would notice if they were.
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I really don't know if there is any Bisphenol A (BPA) in this product. However, one source that I found states: "If people and dogs have been exposed to BPA for the past 60 years without noticeable ill effects, then there is no need to worry about BPA in canned dog food until BPA is 100 percent linked to illnesses in dogs." HOWEVER, there are also other sources that 'speculate' that it may be harmful. If the manufacturer won't tell you then use your best judgment. As for me, I will allow my dog to continue using the bowl as I have seen no evidence of negative effects in this product after about 3 years. I really don't know if there is any Bisphenol A (BPA) in this product. However, one source that I found states: "If people and dogs have been exposed to BPA for the past 60 years without noticeable ill effects, then there is no need to worry about BPA in canned dog food until BPA is 100 percent linked to illnesses in dogs." HOWEVER, there are also other sources that 'speculate' that it may be harmful. If the manufacturer won't tell you then use your best judgment. As for me, I will allow my dog to continue using the bowl as I have seen no evidence of negative effects in this... » Read More I really don't know if there is any Bisphenol A (BPA) in this product. However, one source that I found states: "If people and dogs have been exposed to BPA for the past 60 years without noticeable ill effects, then there is no need to worry about BPA in canned dog food until BPA is 100 percent linked to illnesses in dogs." HOWEVER, there are also other sources that 'speculate' that it may be harmful. If the manufacturer won't tell you then use your best judgment. As for me, I will allow my dog to continue using the bowl as I have seen no evidence of negative effects in this product after about 3 years. « Show Less
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From my understanding the older models contained BPA but the newer ones do not. I may be wrong about that, but it seems I remember reading it somewhere.
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I boil in bag a lot and have never had a failure with Weston bags. I use all three sizes for pre cooked foods as well as parboiled veggies, and wild game. All heat by boiling very well........As for BPA, I have no information
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BPA is a plasticizer added to can coatings and plastics to keep them flexible during their manufacturing process and to add long term stability against degradation during the expected life cycle of the product for which they are used. In my opinion, glass packaging is the safest form of food packaging for products that are to be stored at room temperature and even here, the screw-on closure has a plastic coating on its interior surface to protect the metal lid from the food contents. Since BPA is used in water clear plastic bottle, the absence of a white substance on a can coating which one reviewer alluded to is not a guarantee that the coating is BPA free. The white is probably Titanium Dioxide, the whitest substance known to man, expensive but safe and looks a lot better then some of the other can coatings used but its used as a filler for appearance sake and is not a plasticizer. In my opinion, I don't think the can used for sardine packaging is BPA free. However, given the wide spread use of BPA and there being no known epidemic of people dying from its use, I'd say, "Eat the sardine, they are good for you and you will die from something anyway". If you pressure some food packagers they will admit that "they are hard at work looking for a substitute" and I believe them but the fact is that BPA is doing the job successfully at a price the supplier is willing to pay. Tin is another issue. The price of tin has gotten so high that I doubt any food packager is using it, the reader may be looking at the chromium plated steel base sheet with a clear can coating applied over it which proved to be successful under very demanding conditions some years ago.
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My cans have a sticker on the top of the can that reads 'No BPA used in can lining'.
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I would agree with Judy. BPA is a compound that is used with plastics. Rubber is different and I'm guessing that it is not compatatle with BPA, or vice versa. I am well satisfied with the Tattler Reusable sealing system. I bought 8 boxes for canning tomatoes and all of them have held a seal.
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Hi, There's no coating on the inside of the can. These are organic, and since 10/11 organic canned tomatoes haven't used BPA lining. You can tell if the inside of the can is orangey, no lining. If the inside is white, then there's still a BPA lining. My cans are orangey inside :-). Great tomatoes, btw.