Tomato, tomahto.

We tend to use a lot of canned tomatoes in our house. Not only are the convenient, they are consistent in taste and quailty year-round. Needless to say, I was less than thrilled to hear that they are now carrying a warning for Bisphenol-A, a chemical that mimics estrogen and has been linked to reproductive problems, diabetes, heart disease, hyperactivity and obesity.

According to University of Missouri endocrinologist Fredrick Vom Saal, PhD, resin linings of tin cans contain bisphenol-A. Acidic ingredients, such as canned tomatoes, cause BPA to leach into the food. "You can get 50 mcg of BPA per liter out of a tomato can, and that's a level that is going to impact people, particularly the young," says vom Saal. "I won't go near canned tomatoes."

To avoid BPA entirely, do not purchase or use anything and do not leave the house. :wink: To avoid BPA in your tomatoes, choose those that are packed in glass bottles or tetra packs. I like the Italian brands…especially the ones that come with a basil leaf in the bottle! (I'm all about the freebies.)