As part of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) routine testing of various food products, a survey released today reported that all of the canned foods tested for Bisphenol A (BPA) were safe to consume. BPA was not detected in 98.5 per cent of canned foods analyzed in this survey.
In 2011-12, the CFIA tested 403 canned samples of domestic and imported fruits, vegetables, juices, other beverages, legumes, pasta, and soups for BPA, as these products are likely packaged in cans treated with epoxy coatings. Imported samples came from 15 different countries.
Low levels (parts per billion or ppb) of BPA were only detected in six of the canned food samples analyzed as part of this survey. The survey results were reviewed by Health Canada and no safety concerns were identified. Results were comparable to those from previous surveys of BPA in similar types of foods available on the Canadian market. No product recalls were required as a result of this survey.
Michael Bolkenius
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Health
613-957-0200
Media Relations
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
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