By The Associated Press

Campbells to Remove BPA Chemical from its Cans by Mid-2017

Mar 29, 2016 | 7:30 PM

CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY:     Campbell Soup Co. will stop using the chemical Bisphenol A in its canned products by the middle of next year to reassure consumers worried that the substance may harm their health.

The company says BPA-free cans will be available in the U.S. and Canada by mid-2017.

The promise announced Monday is a response to concerns that the commonly used chemical known as BPA raises the risk of cancer, brain damage and hormonal problems.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration maintains that BPA is safe at the current levels used in food.

After more than 40 years of using the chemical, Campbell still believes that BPA is among the world’s safest packaging options.

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Nevertheless, the Camden, N.J., company began studying alternatives to BPA in 2012.

It should be noted that BPA has already been removed from many Campbell’s products.  For more information, check out the Cambell’s Soup Co. website