Is liquid infant formula sold in cans safe?
There are small amounts of BPA in liquid infant formulas sold in cans. The benefits of good nutrition from liquid infant formula sold in cans far outweigh the potential risk of exposure to a small amount of BPA. As a result, HHS does not advise against the use of liquid infant formula in cans. Families considering alternative feeding approaches should discuss them with their child’s healthcare provider. Q: Is powdered infant formula sold in cans safe? A: FDA has found that powdered infant formula mix typically has no detectable level of BPA. In rare cases, small amounts of BPA are found in infant formula sold in powdered form. Families using powdered infant formula need to carefully follow instructions about preparing the formula. Families considering alternative feeding approaches should discuss them with their child’s healthcare provider. Q: My baby always puts his plastic toys in his mouth. Should I throw them away? A: No. In general, children’s toys are made of plastics that are no
