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Canned foods show high bisphenol contamination in Öko-Test study
An investigation by Öko-Test into 52 canned food products has revealed widespread contamination of bisphenols, including Bisphenol A (BPA), Bisphenol S (BPS), and Bisphenol F (BPF). The study found that 42 of the tested products contained high or very high levels of these chemicals.
One of the most significant findings involved Maggi tomato sauce ravioli, which contained BPA levels more than 800 times the Tolerable Daily Intake (TDI) established by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). Other products, such as canned peas and carrots from brands like Bonduelle and Greenland, also showed high contamination levels.
The contamination is primarily attributed to the coatings used on metal cans. While many manufacturers have transitioned to BPA-free coatings for the interior of cans, the exterior coatings often still contain bisphenols. During the production process, the stacking of cans can cause the exterior coating to touch the interior, leading to chemical transfer.
This study follows a 2023 decision by the EFSA to significantly lower the tolerable daily intake for BPA due to its potential to disrupt the hormonal system and impair fertility. While the European Union has begun implementing bans on the intentional use of BPA in food contact materials, transition periods are still in effect.
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European Food Safety Authority · European Union · Maggi · Stiftung Warentest · Öko-Test
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- [● 4 SOURCES] An analysis by Stiftung Warentest in April 2024 also found BPA to be widespread in canned foods. www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.waltroper-zeitung.de · www.recklinghaeuser-zeitung.de · www.volksfreund.de
- [● 11 SOURCES] An investigation by Öko-Test found high or very high levels of BPA in 42 out of 52 tested canned food products. www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.waltroper-zeitung.de · www.recklinghaeuser-zeitung.de · www.volksfreund.de · www.cleankids.de · +5 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] BPA contamination can occur when exterior can coatings touch interior coatings during the stacking process in production. www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.waltroper-zeitung.de · www.recklinghaeuser-zeitung.de · www.volksfreund.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] Bisphenols, such as Bisphenol A (BPA), can affect the hormonal system and impair fertility. www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.waltroper-zeitung.de · www.recklinghaeuser-zeitung.de · www.volksfreund.de
- [● 9 SOURCES] BPA contamination in canned foods can occur when exterior coatings touch interior coatings during the production stacking process. www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · www.t-online.de · www.fehmarn24.de · www.marler-zeitung.de · www.waltroper-zeitung.de · +3 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Maggi tomato sauce ravioli contained BPA levels more than 800 times the Tolerable Daily Intake (TDI) set by the EFSA. www.cleankids.de · www.upday.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In 2023, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) significantly lowered the tolerable daily intake for BPA. www.cleankids.de