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A recent study has raised concerns about the safety of some popular baby food fruit purees on the market. The research, conducted on 15 different fruit purees, found that these products contain a significantly increased amount of Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical commonly used in the coating of some food cans.
BPA, a starting material for plastic polycarbonate and used in the production of epoxy resins, has been linked to potential harmful effects such as early puberty, reduced sperm count, and behavioral disorders. It is a substance that is almost ubiquitous, found in a wide range of consumer products.
The study found that the BPA content in one tested jar of baby food exceeded the tolerable amount for an eight-kilogram child by 181 times when eating 100 grams. Moreover, the BPA content in a typical meal of a child (two to five times the tested amount) may exceed the tolerable amount in one tested jar.
These baby food purees are designed for infants from the fifth month onwards, making them a significant source of BPA exposure for young children. BPA can migrate from packaged food into our bodies, posing a potential risk to our health.
Before BPA was classified as an endocrine disruptor, it was primarily used as an organic acid developer in thermal paper to produce images. However, due to regulatory restrictions in the EU and US, alternatives such as Bisphenol S (BPS) have since been introduced.
The findings of this study underscore the importance of monitoring the levels of harmful substances in food products, especially those intended for infants and young children. Parents are advised to exercise caution and consider the potential risks when choosing baby food products. Further research is needed to fully understand the long-term effects of BPA exposure in young children.
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