CBC reported today on the fact that trace amounts of BPA were found in baby food that is packaged in glass jars. BPA is used to make epoxy resins on the lids of metal jars, a fact that many consumers may not be aware of.

“It found the BPA levels in different baby food products ranged from 0.19 parts per billion to a high of 7.22 parts per billion in one particular brand of strained organic carrots.”

The tests were done on over 100 brands of baby food bought in Ottawa last August, and Health Canada maintains that the levels were low enough to not be of concern. Parents of most babies eating this food, however, would probably beg to differ.

Many fans of organic food and frugality have taken to making their own baby food. Here are a few sites that you can go to for more information:

Wholesome Baby Food
This site has a bunch of great baby food recipes.

Canadian Living
This article is a good overview on how to make your own.

Chow
These guys have tested several recipes for the approval of little mouths.

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