A new study backs up concerns about exposure to the chemical Bisphenol A, or BPA, from food cans and jar lids.
The chemical can disrupt hormones and is linked to a range of health problems. California has listed BPA as a female reproductive toxicant, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has restricted its use in some products.
Researchers analyzed both dietary sources of BPA contamination and BPA levels in the urine of thousands of people who recently consumed canned food.
The worst offenders (in descending order): canned soup, canned pasta, and canned vegetables and fruit.
