Food Safety - Bisphenol A

Pathway Contributor: Beth Armour

Credentials:
PDt, MEd

Bio:
Beth is the PEN Content Management Coordinator. She worked in the university and health care systems for 30 years. Her last ten years in the public sector was as Manager of Clinical Nutrition at the Royal Victoria and Montreal Neurological hospitals in Montreal.

Contributions:

• Is it safe to heat breastmilk or infant formula in plastic baby bottles?  

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• Is it safe to reuse plastic (polycarbonate) water bottles?  

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• Does microwaving food in plastic (polycarbonate) containers that are not designated microwave safe release bisphenol A (BPA) into the food?  

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• Does exposure to environmentally relevant doses of bisphenol A (BPA) alter the development of fetal mammary glands?  

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• Is there a risk of harm or toxicity from the bisphenol A (BPA) found in dental sealant or composite restorations?  

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• Is it safe to heat food in cans with bisphenol A (BPA) linings?  

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• Food Safety - Bisphenol A Background

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