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Avoid bisphenol A in cans

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October 7, 2008

National Geographic’s The Green Guide recently took note of the fact that bisphenol A lurks in the linings of canned goods as well as in water bottles and other packaging. Their advice? “Cut back on BPA by purchasing foods packaged in Tetra Paks, made from aluminum and polyethylene, and pick up products packaged in BPA-free cans, like beans and soups by Eden Foods.”

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