Does Annies use BPA in canned meals?
Annie’s is committed to providing great tasting foods with unsurpassed product quality and safety standards. We carefully monitor the science and controversy regarding the use of Bisphenol A (BPA). We understand there is concern around the use of BPA, and we are actively looking for alternatives. BPA is used as part of the protective barrier between the metal can and the food contents. The only Annie’s products which use BPA are our canned Pasta Meals (Cheesy Ravioli, All Stars, BernieO’s, Arthur Loops and P’sghetti Loops). At this time, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved a BPA-free can for use with our type of tomato-based products. The BPA is needed in the lining of the cans to prevent the acidic tomato sauce and pasta from reacting with and leaching the metal in the cans. BPA fully complies with FDA and other stringent health regulators in the European Union and Japan. We know some consumers are interested in a BPA-free package, and therefore are committed to fi
