60/100

Food

Canned Tomatoes (BPA-Lined)

Low burden — Canned Tomatoes (BPA-Lined) is a relatively low-burden choice.

Acidic canned tomatoes in a can with epoxy lining.

The breakdown

Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)

Chemical hazard
4
Everyday exposure
4
Persistence
3

Evidence strength: strong · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.

What this means for you

A Detox Score of 60 places canned tomatoes (bpa-lined) in the Low band. None of the three drivers is severe, which keeps the burden manageable. Acidity increases how much bisphenol migrates from an epoxy can lining into the food. Glass or carton packaging sidesteps the lining entirely.

Cleaner swap → Tomatoes in glass jars or Tetra cartons, or fresh.
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Frequently asked questions

Is canned tomatoes (bpa-lined) a toxic exposure?

Canned Tomatoes (BPA-Lined) has a Detox Score of 60 out of 100 (Low burden), which means it is a relatively low-burden choice. Acidity increases how much bisphenol migrates from an epoxy can lining into the food. Glass or carton packaging sidesteps the lining entirely.

What is a safer alternative to canned tomatoes (bpa-lined)?

A lower-exposure swap for canned tomatoes (bpa-lined) is: Tomatoes in glass jars or Tetra cartons, or fresh. Acidity increases how much bisphenol migrates from an epoxy can lining into the food. Glass or carton packaging sidesteps the lining entirely.

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