Which Items In Our Kitchens Contain BPA?

BPA is a new toxin that has proven to be dangerous for certain people. Concern is over whether certain items contain BPA and could pose a risk for families. Several items in a kitchen may contain BPA without the family even realizing that fact. People want to see these kitchen items dispose of properly going forward.

Key Takeaways:

• Kitchen items can be assembled and inspected for BPA as needed.
• With limited information about what exactly goes into specific products, ways to view the materials in our kitchen.
• Plastic also breaks down when heated; manufacturers may heat metal cans lined with BPA to sterilize them.

“The root of scientists’ concern about BPA in containers is that the chemical can leach out of packaging and into food.”

Read more: http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2017/10/06/555900292/which-items-in-our-kitchens-contain-bpa