Gerber response to BPA in their products

So… I’ve been doing all this research about BPA and phthalates and I am just stunned by Gerber’s response to my question about BPA in their products. I decided I need to share it. Other companies have been happy to share the information with me and seem to genuinely have an interest in finding alternatives to BPA and phthalates.

I will post their response below and let you make your own decision…

Thank you for your e-mail.

Safety is our top priority at Gerber Products Company, and we have a 79-year history of helping parents raise happy, healthy babies.

We are aware of recent media reports focusing on polycarbonate and Bisphenol A (BPA). Bisphenol A is a key component used to make polycarbonate plastic. We would like to help consumers understand why leading manufacturers of baby bottles, including Gerber, have concluded that polycarbonate is safe.

The US and Drug Administration (FDA) has considered relevant data available regarding the use of polycarbonate and has concluded that products made with polycarbonate are safe for use as intended.

Additionally, other leading scientific and regulatory authorities in Europe have concluded that the use of food contact polycarbonate for baby bottles is safe. In a recent letter to Fit Pregnancy magazine, the FDA stated that it sees no reason to ban or otherwise restrict the currently authorized food contact applications of polycarbonate.

Bisphenol-A is a key component used to make polycarbonate plastic.

The following Gerber cups are made of polycarbonate:
Premium Feeding System - Transition Cup 7 oz
Fun Grips® Soft Starter Spill-proof Cup
Little Suzy’s Zoo 2-handle Spill-proof Cup (6 oz)

The following Gerber cups and sports bottles are made of polypropylene:
Fun Grips® Spill-proof Cup (7 oz, 10 oz)
Fun Grips® Color Change Spill-proof Cup (7 oz, 10 oz)
Insulated Cool Cup (9 oz)
Sip & Smile Spill Proof Cups (7 oz, 10 oz)

Interchangeable hard spout lids are made of polyethylene.

Valves are made of polypropylene w/silicone valve.

Best wishes from your friends @ gerber.com.

hmmm…well….if BPA is okay….then why are all the other companies taking it out of their products?

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