Canned Tomatoes (BPA-Lined)
Acidic canned tomatoes in a can with epoxy lining.
How this score is built
- 100Start
- 81.6Chemical hazard 4 × 4.6−18.4
- 68Everyday exposure 4 × 3.4−13.6
- 60Persistence 3 × 2.6−7.8, then rounded to 60
- LowThe band60 sits in 60–79.
What each input rests on
| Input | Rating | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical hazard | 4/10 |
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| Everyday exposure | 4/10 | unsourced input |
| Persistence | 3/10 | unsourced input |
Ratings are editorial. A study listed here supports the rating; it did not compute it. How the index is built
What this means for you
Acidity increases how much bisphenol migrates from an epoxy can lining into the food. Glass or carton packaging sidesteps the lining entirely.
Evidence strength: strong
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