BPA in Canned Foods Causes Concern For Pregnant Women

Growing Your Baby: "Nearly 92 percent of canned foods contain some levels of BPA in them. The National Toxicology Program has stated that there are concerns that constant exposure to this chemical can cause changes in the development of the brain, behavior and the prostate gland in children, before and after birth. Eating foods sold in metal cans that have BPA in the lining can pass the chemical to a developing fetus easily.

The National Workgroup for Safe Markets is calling for a ban on BPA linings by Congress. Some companies, such as Eden Foods and Muir Glenn, have already begun selling their products in BPA-free cans. So far the countries of Canada and Denmark already restrict the use of BPA in some products.

However, the Grocery Manufacturers Association claims that there is evidence that BPA is safe."