Kidfresh Educates Parents on How to Reduce Exposure to BPA

New York, NY (PRWEB) August 30, 2010

Kidfresh, the company that pioneered natural and wholesome food for children, is committed to BPA-free and phthalate-free packaging and informing parents on how to reduce exposure to BPA.

At Kidfresh, children’s safety is the number one priority and Kidfresh is committed to providing you with packaging proven to be 100% safe for your little ones.

There has recently been a lot of controversy surrounding the health impacts of BPA in food containers, particularly for children.
After years of maintaining that BPA is safe, the FDA this year expressed ‘some concern’ about BPA, calling for more research to determine whether the chemical poses human health risks.

Kidfresh took no chances and made a simple decision—use bowls that are BPA-free and phthalate-free. They are made from the safest food grade plastic and are fully recyclable.

To avoid materials with BPA, it’s important to know that there are seven classes of plastics used in packaging applications. Type 7 is the catch-all "other" class, and some type 7 plastics, such as polycarbonate (sometimes identified with the letters "PC" near the recycling symbol) and epoxy resins, are made from bisphenol A monomer. Bottom line, some type 7 plastics may leak bisphenol A unless the packaging indicates that the plastic is bisphenol A-free.

The National Resources Defense Council offers the following guidelines for avoiding and reducing exposure to BPA:

1. Limit your consumption of canned food by eating fresh or frozen produce and buying processed food in "brick" cartons, pouches or glass,

2. Limit your consumption of canned soda and beer - where possible choose glass as an alternative,

3. If you have a newborn, avoid baby bottles or sippy cups made of polycarbonate (hard, clear, shatterproof) plastic. They are marketed with the recycling symbol #7, and sometimes labeled "PC" (Not all #7 plastics are polycarbonates - the only way to know for sure is to call the manufacturer),

4. Use BPA-free reusable water bottles, such as unlined, stainless steel bottles,

5. Don't allow children to have dental sealants made from BPA (or BADGE) applied to their teeth, and don't have these sealants applied to your teeth while you are pregnant. Ask your dentist to provide BPA-free treatments.

About Kidfresh
Kidfresh is the pioneer of natural, wholesome food that kids love to eat. Started by parents for parents, with the help of top pediatric nutritionists and chefs, Kidfresh embodies the concept of healthy nutrition for children and innovates by proposing all-time kid favorites with a new twist, like mac-and-cheese with hidden veggies. Kidfresh frozen meals packed with goodness are now available in the frozen aisle at supermarkets in the Northeast and will be coming soon to supermarkets nationwide. To learn more and find a location near you, visit http://www.kidfresh.com.

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