Reader caution -- The quoted April 2, 2012 article by LAWeeky
and NRDC, are hardly what I would consider the most reliable
sources on the planet. BPA, a synthetic compound that mimics
estrogen, is used to harden polycarbonate plastic and to make
protective epoxy resin linings for cans. Plastics marked PC,
"other" or number 7 may contain BPA. Studies have shown that BPA
can leach out of packaging and into foods, especially with
acidic contents like tomatoes.... However Nearly all U.S.
grocery stores (including Trader Joe's and Whole Foods) now
offer a confusing mash-up of products with and without BPA, so
it's best to contact a company's customer relations department
for questions about specific items. , the article goes on to
cite a U. C. Berkley scientist with an interesting point
(emphasis added) -- One problem the food industry faces is
developing safe alternatives to BPA. Dr. Megan Schwarzman, a
family physician and research scientist at the UC Berkeley
School of Public Health, told L.A. Weekly this morni