Fyi – Bpa Is Not Only In Bottles, It Is Also In Liquid Formula (ready To Feed, Etc).?
Monday, December 7th, 2009 at
4:58 pm
http://www.ewg.org/reports/bpaformula
read up! these companies should really be putting formula in BPA free packaging but consumers have to demand it.
for now if you have to use formula get the powdered form.
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How scary! Unfortunately I think it will be a while before there is any change with it. For those that can’t breastfeed it’s bad enough that they have to give formula knowing it’s not whats best for their baby. I can’t imagine having to worry about BPA on top of it! The government sucks for not forcing the manufacturers to be safe!
Very best wishes, thanks for the info!
This applies to more products than just the ready to feed formula. Almost all metal cans have a lining that contains bpa. That means even powdered formula comes in contact with it’s bpa lining. Those that are in cardboard containers with just a metal bottom obviously have less contact than those in all metal cans, but they still have a lining with BPA.
The same thing applies to canned foods as well, so you had better avoid eating canned foods too.
well, both forms of formula have their negatives. the powdered kind habours more bacteria and is’nt exact in the nutrients. most experts reccomend the already made kind if you can afford it
i breastfeed but while at work i never used bottles that contained Bpa- i used the drop-iins
Thank you for the information. My son is formula fed, after not being able to nurse anymore after 3 months. (sure I will get thumbs down from the die hard breastfeeding maniacs) but I was un-aware of this and they ARE only talking about the bottles. Thanks again.
This is talking about ready to feeds CANS, like the metal lined cans. Similac’s ready to feed formula is in safe (for now anyways) plastic containers.
The ***** who posted the first response needs to shut the **** up and the other one that said that formula babies are dumb needs to go to hell! Everybody have a goodnight!
Thanks for the info…
I’ll add it to my “Dangers of Artificial Feeding” file…
I knew there was another reason I breastfeed!
wow, it seems like everything contains BPA. I would love to bf but I don’t have much milk hic hic ..
interesting.
Wow – not good
Its also in all canned goods, which if you are like me you probably eat more of then you should.
I guess its time to start growing all my own food and making everything from scratch… *lol* http://www.enviroblog.org/2008/03/bpa-qu…http://www.ewg.org/reports/bisphenola
PS I would just like to add that while from a BPA point of view powdered formula is “better”; powdered formula is NOT sterile and it that should be a concern to all parents.
It is also being said that you shouldn’t use boiling water to prepare infant formula. If you ARE using powdered infant formula PLEASE follow safe handling practices. You can easily prepare it in a glass jar or measuring cup and then pour it in the bottle once cooled.http://www.who.int/foodsafety/publicatio…
Just because we have antibiotics, IVs, and hospitals doesn’t mean you should use them.
Also using a stainless steel/silver(pure silver is naturally antimicrobial) or properly sealed ceramic paladai would solve the whole plastics problem.http://www.who.int/foodsafety/publicatio…
3.1 Recommendations
PIF is not a sterile product and may be contaminated with pathogens that can cause serious illness. Correct
preparation and handling reduces the risk of illness.
Where available, commercially sterile ready-to-feed liquid infant formula should be used for infants at greatest
risk.
PIF is not a sterile product and can pose a risk to infants, particularly if it is prepared and handled
inappropriately. Reconstituted PIF provides an ideal environment for the growth of harmful bacteria. Even if
present in powdered formula at very low levels, inappropriate preparation and handling of feeds provides ideal
conditions for the growth of harmful bacteria, which greatly increases the risk of infection. However, the risk
can be reduced if feeds are prepared and handled correctly.
The recommendations below outline the best practice for the safe preparation, storage and handling of PIF in
the home in order to reduce the risk of infection with E. sakazakii. These recommendations are also appropriate
for reducing the risk of infection with Salmonella.
It is recommended healthcare professionals ensure that parents and caregivers are instructed in the safe
preparation, storage and handling of PIF
[...]
3.1.2 Preparing a feed using powdered infant formula
It is best to make PIF fresh for each feed and to consume immediately, as reconstituted PIF provides ideal
conditions for the growth of harmful bacteria. The steps below outline the safest way to prepare individual
feeds of PIF in bottles or in feeding cups for immediate consumption.
1. Clean and disinfect a surface on which to prepare the feed.
2. Wash hands with soap and water, and dry using a clean cloth or a single-use napkin.
3. Boil a sufficient volume of safe water. If using an automatic kettle, wait until the kettle switches off;
otherwise make sure that the water comes to a rolling boil. Note: bottled water is not sterile and must be
boiled before use. Microwaves should never be used in the preparation of PIF as uneven heating may result
in ‘hot spots’ that can scald the infant’s mouth.
4. Taking care to avoid scalds, pour the appropriate amount of boiled water that has been allowed to cool to
no less than 70 °C, into a cleaned and sterilized feeding cup or bottle. To achieve this temperature, the
water should be left for no more than 30 minutes after boiling.
5. To the water, add the exact amount of formula as instructed on the label. Adding more or less powder than
instructed could make infants ill.
a. If using bottles: assemble the cleaned and sterilized parts of the bottle according to the manufacturer’s
instructions. Shake or swirl gently until the contents are mixed thoroughly, taking care to avoid scalds.
b. If using feeding cups: mix thoroughly by stirring with a cleaned and sterilized spoon, taking care to avoid
scalds.
6. Immediately after preparation, quickly cool feeds to feeding temperature by holding the bottle or feeding
cup under running tap water, or by placing in a container of cold or iced water. Ensure that the level of the
cooling water is below the top of the feeding cup or the lid of the bottle.
7. Dry the outside of the feeding cup or bottle with a clean or disposable cloth.
8. Because very hot water has been used to prepare the feed, it is essential that the feeding temperature is
checked before feeding in order to avoid scalding the infant’s mouth. If necessary, continue cooling as
outlined in step 6.
9. Discard any feed that has not been consumed within two hours.
Wow, this is old news. Knew all that before, nobody cared, doubt they would care now.
THAT JUST GOES TO SHOW YOU THAT YOUR CHILD WILL BE DUMB IF YOU FORMULA FEED!