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Why You Should Never Use Canned Tomatoes

July 11, 2018 by Hannah Healy, Updated September 30, 2020 96 Comments

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Many people are shocked when I tell them that canned tomatoes are bad. After all, tomatoes are a vegetable (or technically fruit), so how can they be bad? Well, it has more to do with the packaging than the actual food.

Empty open can of tomato sauce

If you are used to using canned tomatoes regularly, you may want to reconsider. Although they are very common, canned tomatoes are not always a healthy option. Continue reading to find out why they can be dangerous and what to use instead…

Why You Should Never Use Canned Tomatoes Video:

Bisphenol-A (BPA), A Harmful Chemical

Most of us know that BPA is harmful. BPA, shortened from bisphenol-a is a chemical used to coat the lining of cans and most plastic products.

BPA can leach into foods and drinks by way of plastic containers, Tupperware, bottles, and cans.

Children are most susceptible to the effects of BPA chemicals. Below are just a few of the health problems linked to BPA exposure…

  • hormonal disruption
  • reproductive harm
  • increased risk of certain cancers
  • malformation of organs in children
  • risk of miscarriage
  • sperm defects
  • increased risk of mental disabilities in babies.

BPA exposure is widespread, mostly because BPA is in most plastics and we use use so much of it, especially around our food. A survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control found detectable levels of BPA in 93% of 2517 urine samples from people older than 6 years old.

Why Are Canned TOMATOES so bad?

It’s true that most cans have BPA lining, unless it is labelled otherwise, so why am I singling out canned tomatoes?

I’m focusing on canned tomatoes because since tomatoes are highly acidic, it draws out more of the BPA into the food from the lining. So, canned tomatoes have an especially high risk of leaching BPA into the tomatoes because of the acidity. This is not to say that other canned goods do not also pose BPA exposure risks (they most certainly do), but tomatoes are one of the worst offenders.

Is it JUST Canned Tomatoes that pose a risk?

No. Although canned tomatoes may draw out BPA more than other foods, any canned food can leech BPA into your food. One study from the Journal of Environmental Research showed that people had detectable levels of BPA in their urine after consuming canned foods including soup, fruits and vegetables. Therefore, I find it’s best to avoid canned foods as much as you can and try to choose glass jars instead.

Don’t be fooled by BPA-FREE Cans!

Unfortunately, BPA-free cans don’t really solve the problem. When the word started getting out about the dangers of BPA a few years ago, consumers started demanding that companies quit using BPA. So, companies responded to consumer pressure and largely removed BPA from their packaging, BUT they replaced it with another chemical that has similar associated health risks called BPS–Bisphenol S.

So, even though the thought of a BPA-free label may comfort many consumers, it’s a false promise. The cans and plastics labelled as BPA-free will still have some sort of chemical in them and usually it’s BPS. That’s why I always recommend using natural products like glass and stainless steel to avoid ANY type of plastic.

So what should you do if you want to use preserved tomatoes?

It’s not too hard to find alternatives for canned tomatoes. Below are 3 great options:

  1. Use organic tomatoes in glass jars like this
  2. Use fresh tomatoes instead
  3. Learn how to can your own tomatoes in jars

Luckily it’s not too hard to find healthy alternatives for using preserved tomatoes. That way it makes it easy to make tasty recipes like my chicken tomato soup!

Water flecked tomatoes and carrots on a wooden surface

Sources:

  1. http://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/sya-bpa/
  2. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0013935116302407
  3. https://bodyunburdened.com/is-bpa-free-safe/ 
  4. http://www.nano-active.com/

This post was originally posted in January of 2014, but has been updated and republished in July of 2018 to include recent studies and updated photos. 

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Comments

  1. Terra says

    January 9, 2014 at 6:35 pm

    Muir Glen organic tomatoes uses BPA-free cans…

    Reply
    • Rene says

      January 10, 2014 at 12:08 pm

      Where can you find these?

      Reply
      • Kristina says

        January 11, 2014 at 10:38 am

        I get my Muir Glen at Target but I know you can order by the case at Amazon. The fire roasted tomatoes cannot be beat. Trader Joes does tomato products in the tetra packs also.

        Reply
      • Christina Mendoza says

        January 11, 2014 at 4:26 pm

        I buy Muir Glen tomatoes at the Publix grocery store here in Florida. If your local store doesn’t carry them, you may be able to ask the manager to stock them. I believe I read that Muir Glen is now owned by Campbells, so they shouldn’t be too hard to find.

        Reply
    • Healy Eats Real says

      January 12, 2014 at 9:19 am

      The reason that I only recommend glass and tetra pack and I DO NOT recommend BPA-free cans because the BPA is usually just replaced with the chemical BPS which has similar health hazards. I’ve added this to the article above.

      Reply
      • Tracey says

        January 19, 2014 at 3:09 pm

        The Tetra Paks aren’t really any safer. I believe they are also lined with a plastic.

        Reply
      • Michele says

        January 24, 2014 at 8:11 am

        I don’t think they read the whole article! lol

        Reply
    • Kathi Bernier says

      January 22, 2014 at 9:43 am

      I get Muir Glen at Hannafords in NH. I buy them because of their claim that “The lining of this can was produced without BPA”. After reading this story I will be using their toll free number to inquire about BPS. It will be a darn shame if they have replaced BPS for the offending BPA, as I really like them, but I m on a mission to rid mine & my families diet of anything that is suspect to our good health.

      Reply
      • Healy Eats Real says

        January 22, 2014 at 10:30 am

        Let us know what they say if you call them Kathi. I’d be interested to know!

        Reply
      • Amy says

        January 22, 2014 at 5:19 pm

        I would be interested in knowing too. Keep us posted please.

        Reply
      • Charla Shamhart says

        January 30, 2014 at 6:31 pm

        Make sure you ask about PHTHALATES, also. These are added to plastic to make it soft. It is a MAJOR HORMONE DISRUPTOR, especially for boys and men.

        Reply
    • Liz Brice says

      January 22, 2014 at 4:18 pm

      Muir Glen is on the list of GMO organics…Monsanto makes organic gmo seeds also…

      Reply
      • Amy Love @ Real Food Whole Health says

        January 24, 2014 at 1:01 pm

        I just want to clear this up, so there isn’t misinformation. Muir Glen is not on a list or “GMO Organics” but rather on a list of companies to boycott because the parent company, General Mills, is a huge supporter of GMOs.

        Organic foods and seeds are not GMO, and Monsanto does not make “Organic GMO seeds” because that doesn’t exist 🙂 Organic foods (and seeds), by definition, can not include GMOs.

        We don’t buy from Muir Glen, because of their parent affiliation, and we don’t do canned tomatoes either. I do buy Bionaturae tomato paste and crushed tomatoes, however, packaged in glass jars.

        Reply
        • Charles Waller says

          January 25, 2014 at 7:24 am

          Tell them to read this. http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/nop

          Reply
        • Margi E says

          February 2, 2014 at 3:01 pm

          So as far as you know the tetra packs are okay? They are the asepetic packaging right? That is what I have started to buy and I will look for glass as well.

          Reply
      • Healy Eats Real says

        January 25, 2014 at 10:05 am

        Amy is correct. As I commented below, if it is organic then it is not allowed to contain GMOs. You can read more here–> http://www.healyeatsreal.com/7-ways-gmos-are-hiding-in-your-food/

        Reply
    • Mary says

      January 28, 2014 at 6:04 am

      Todays tomatoes have so little acid, I find it hard to believe that the cans can hurt us.

      Reply
    • Roni says

      February 2, 2014 at 2:10 pm

      The above article states the following – Don’t be fooled by BPA-FREE Cans!

      Unfortunately, BPA-free cans don’t really solve the problem. When the word started getting out about the dangers of BPA a few years ago, consumers started demanding that companies quit using BPA. So, companies responded to consumer pressure and largely removed BPA from their packaging, BUT they replaced it with another chemical that has similar associated health risks called BPS–Bisphenol S.

      Reply
  2. Jason G says

    January 13, 2014 at 3:51 pm

    Should we also avoid tomato based soups in cans or is the acidity of the tomatoes less?

    Reply
    • Healy Eats Real says

      January 13, 2014 at 4:45 pm

      Yes, BPA is present in almost all cans and plastic, so it’s best to try to avoid it altogether.

      Reply
  3. Vanessa says

    January 19, 2014 at 2:44 pm

    Tetra packs have also been found to contain bpa. Jarred or fresh are best.

    Reply
  4. RHONDA says

    January 19, 2014 at 4:13 pm

    breathing air is dangerous but you cannot stop breathing eating anything is dangerous but you cannot stop eating driving is dangerous but you cannot stop driving

    Reply
    • Kim Douglas says

      January 20, 2014 at 5:25 pm

      Of course this is true but there are many choices you can make to breathe, eat and drive. Would you choose breathing clean, fresh air or polluted, dangerous and foul smelling air? Would you choose to eat an organic apple or a store bought, unwashed apple sprayed with a chemical with verifiable proof of its ill effects on your health? Would you drive a car at posted speed limits while obeying the rules and laws or decide to drive 75 mph through a school zone? It’s your choice…it’s your consequence. Danger can arise with any of the choices but I choose (when it’s within my power) to try and protect my body, to respect it, and appreciate good health. 🙂

      Reply
      • Healy Eats Real says

        January 20, 2014 at 5:28 pm

        Well said Kim.

        Reply
      • Gus says

        January 30, 2014 at 9:12 am

        I couldn’t have said it better myself. Well said!

        Reply
    • anonymous says

      January 21, 2014 at 9:30 am

      rock on

      Reply
    • Michele says

      January 24, 2014 at 8:13 am

      Rhonda, no you can’t stop eating – however, why not lessen the evils?

      Reply
    • Shaki says

      January 24, 2014 at 12:23 pm

      @Rhonda – Why would you make such a comment? Are you not interested in a better quality of life? Your comment sounds like an excuse to stay in a degenerative health state rather than do something to improve your health. That type of attitude is now from a position of wisdom.

      Reply
    • Charles Waller says

      January 25, 2014 at 7:30 am

      Eliminating any unnecessary contaminants from the air is better than just inhaling chemicals. Choosing the best available food is better than just shoveling crap in your mouth because it “tastes great”. Driving is not a necessity. The more people who refuse to follow the path of least resistance while corporate interests try to turn everyone into herd animals, the more power “We, the people…” have to mandate regulation and force change which is in our own best interests by removing our individual contribution to their profits. That gets their attention. Notice how many manufacturers are now moving away from HCFS? That’s in spite of it being more cost effective for them, increasing their profits. When people stopped blindly buying everything with HCFS, manufacturers responded. Sodas are an exception, because they are addictive and the makers know they have a solid consumer base no matter what poison they put in them. Just like tobacco and alcohol.

      Reply
  5. Tina says

    January 21, 2014 at 2:30 pm

    Most canned tomatoes also have citric acid in them, which is usually GMO corn based….
    so know what you are getting with your tomatoes. We use the Bio Nature tomatoes in the glass jar.

    Reply
    • Kathi Bernier says

      January 22, 2014 at 9:48 am

      From my understanding if the product carries the USDA/Organic symbol it contains no GMO’s. Are Bio-Nature tomatoes (glass jar) available in mainstream grocery stores?

      Reply
      • Claudia says

        January 22, 2014 at 8:36 pm

        Kathi, that is a common misperception. If it does not state clearly on the label that it is a GMO free product, then one must assume that it is.

        Reply
        • Healy Eats Real says

          January 22, 2014 at 8:38 pm

          No Claudia, Kathi is correct, if it is organic then it is not allowed to contain GMOs. You can read more here–> http://www.healyeatsreal.com/7-ways-gmos-are-hiding-in-your-food/

          Reply
          • Mike says

            May 31, 2018 at 7:09 am

            What about freezing tomatoes in zip lock baggies?

  6. Sara says

    January 21, 2014 at 3:25 pm

    Okay, so what about sardines in a tin? These are such a great superfood, it would be a shame not to be able to eat them. Most healthfood stores sell them in tins.

    Reply
  7. Aimee & Clint says

    January 21, 2014 at 4:36 pm

    Great post! We avoid canned food most of the time these days and the only can we buy is coconut milk sometimes. But that’s it! So it feels good to be avoiding the nasty chemicals and using fresh food instead 🙂

    Reply
  8. Lynne says

    January 21, 2014 at 6:06 pm

    Kroger’s organic tomatoes are in a non-plastic coated can. They understand what people who want organics also want. I think Simple Truth is their brand/

    Reply
  9. Ally says

    January 22, 2014 at 1:38 pm

    See this is the issue….I would like to choose more often the more healthy and less poisonous of foods when I go shopping. However I am burdened with a tough choice…get the organic at twice the cost and bring home one bag of groceries to last a week for household of 4 or get 3 bags. I know what is best in the long run but it’s hard to listen to a child’s hunger when there isn’t enough to fill their belies. So which is the right choice? Now in saying that, let me tell you my grocery budget is $60 a week. (just food, not other staples like TP and toothpaste) I don’t over feed my kids and I don’t buy cookies, cakes, sodas and snacks. I buy 7 dinners, 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches for 4 people. I don’t eat breakfast or lunch most days (unless there are leftovers) and my kids eat those meals at school except on the weekends. I make too much money for food stamps and not enough to buy better foods….This country is going to hell in a hand basket. I’m glad that the rest of you are in a better financial situation to where you CAN feed your kids the more healthy options. I do as often as I can and it’s always on mind. I do have a garden in the summer time and that helps.

    Reply
    • Healy Eats Real says

      January 22, 2014 at 1:59 pm

      Sorry to hear about you tough situation Ally. It’s true that real food can be a challenge if your on a tight budget, but there are a few tips and tricks that you can implement to save money–meal planning, batch cooking and making everything from scratch are all great ways to save money. Also remember that nobody is perfect…don’t strive for the perfect diet if it’s not within your means, do the best you can with what you have. Here is another article I wrote with tips for eating healthy on a budget–> http://www.healyeatsreal.com/how-to-eat-real-food-on-a-budget/

      Reply
    • Cleo says

      January 25, 2014 at 8:53 am

      Many parents feed their children breakfast at home and pack their lunches to avoid the high carbohydrate meals provided at the school. In our state most of the students eating school provided food are on free and reduced lunch. It’s free and their parents save money this way. Parents who will be charged full price for the food know it’s loaded in wasted calories. A cheese or peanut butter sandwich, pretzels and a fruit from home would be more nutritious than a school lunch.

      Reply
  10. Vincent says

    January 23, 2014 at 4:17 am

    The San Marzano toms in the can I use has this white lining in it. That’s the plastic that’s bad right? Or is it there to prevent a problem? Thanks

    Reply
  11. Sue Kingman says

    January 23, 2014 at 4:03 pm

    I am assuming you are using the word Tupperware in place of plasticware, because all Tupperware is BPA free!

    Reply
  12. Pamela says

    January 27, 2014 at 1:56 pm

    Hi, maybe rinsing off food that has been in a can can help.

    Reply
  13. Anul says

    January 30, 2014 at 3:11 pm

    Where do you have this information from? I am all for a healthy, chemical-free lifestyle but unfortunately in most of such articles there are no source listed whatsoever, which takes away credibility. I wish, all articles we find in the internet would use proper citation.

    Reply
    • Healy Eats Real says

      January 30, 2014 at 3:28 pm

      There are sources in the article. If you read the full article you will find sources that have links to the information.

      Reply
  14. Mary Kate Pendergast says

    January 30, 2014 at 4:19 pm

    Here’s another alternative: Tomatoes can be frozen. I have tossed washed ripe paste-type tomatoes into the freezer on a cookie sheet, and then bagged them (you could use a glass container). The thawed consistency is between fresh and canned. Great for stewed tomatoes, pizza, chili, soup, or sauce.
    I also freeze homemade tomato sauce or pureed fresh tomatoes in glass jars if I don’t have time to can. Comes out great! Just be careful to leave plenty of space at the top of the jar so it doesn’t break when frozen.

    Reply
    • Healy Eats Real says

      January 30, 2014 at 4:26 pm

      That’s another great alternative Mary Kate. Thanks for sharing! Maybe I’ll include that in the article too.

      Reply
  15. Charla Shamhart says

    January 30, 2014 at 6:34 pm

    I do canning of a lot of food and was ready to switch to TATTLER canning lids because they can be reused. They advertise NO BPA. They don’t mention BPS. Then I read that they outgas FORMALDAHYDE. No thanks.

    Reply
  16. Linda Schoedel says

    February 2, 2014 at 9:29 pm

    Right off the bat, I know this is not completely ture. Tupperware DOES NOT have BPA in it. In fact, Tupperware is so expensive because it doesn’t have the harmful chemicals in it that are found in other cheap plastics.

    Reply
    • Healy Eats Real says

      February 3, 2014 at 9:14 am

      I am using the word tupperware as a general term for plastic storage containers. However, if you read the full article, you will see that even if something is BPA-free it is often replaced with BPS, which has similar health concerns. If you want to avoid chemicals and not pollute the environment it’s best to try to avoid ALL plastics regardless of if they’re BPA-free or not.

      Reply
  17. Terry Moore says

    February 11, 2014 at 9:15 am

    Eden Organic uses a oil based lining taken from plants
    They are BPA and BPS FREE

    Reply
  18. Ellen says

    February 12, 2014 at 8:53 am

    I used to work in a cannery and the cans were always lined with porcelain! I know this for a fact as I was the one who had to put them on the production line and make good and sure the cans didn’t get chipped. I do all my own home canning anyway because I seen what goes into the cans and Chemicals from plastics would be the last of my worries!!!!

    Reply
  19. Vicky Parke says

    February 21, 2014 at 4:14 pm

    Grow your own tomatoes and then can them in bottles…..been doing this for 45yrs.

    Reply
  20. Cait says

    March 3, 2014 at 4:00 am

    Can you edit the last sentence? I dont understand what you mean when you say “avoid any type of plastic like glass and stainless steel”. I’m not sure these materials ever became types of plastic and you previously recommended glass jars. 0.o

    Reply
    • Healy Eats Real says

      March 3, 2014 at 8:46 am

      Sorry, I didn’t mean to word that so confusingly. I edited it, what I meant is “That’s why I always recommend only using natural products like glass and stainless steel to avoid ANY type of plastic.” Thanks for pointing that out! 🙂

      Reply
  21. Diane Mangini says

    March 3, 2014 at 5:34 am

    I’ve been using San Marzano tomatoes (they are low acidic), imported from Italy. What can you tell me about those? Are they safe?

    Reply
  22. j lethert says

    March 3, 2014 at 3:39 pm

    We use POM tomatoes, they come in a box. I get mine from Vitacost.com

    Reply
  23. Jenny T. says

    March 4, 2014 at 10:02 am

    BPA and BPS aren’t the only endocrine system interrupters in plastics. I just saw an article (that is very well sourced) regarding exactly this and had to come back to your post to share it since it seems right up your alley.

    http://m.motherjones.com/environment/2014/03/tritan-certichem-eastman-bpa-free-plastic-safe

    Reply
  24. Sue says

    June 9, 2014 at 8:00 am

    While I appreciate your point and totally see the problem, I wish you had a viable solution. Your link is for tomato paste in a jar, not tomatoes. They also sell sauce in a jar. The brand that you recommend in this post does in fact sell their tomatoes in a CAN. Not a jar . I don’t have a source for tomatoes to do canning. And those people that can can are probably already doing it. So until there’s an answer I will continue using canned organic tomatoes . (I have not seen an answer to the questions about aseptic packs because I could use those but assume they still have chemicals? )

    Reply
    • jen says

      June 9, 2014 at 11:10 am

      POM sells pureed and chopped tomatoes in boxes. i buy mine from Amazon.

      Reply
  25. Emma Nowakowski says

    June 11, 2014 at 6:16 pm

    Great blog!! sound information, we all just need to get back to nature and eat fresh and clean avoiding all packaging materials as possible. Organic GMO seed is NOT organic, anything genetically modified is NOT organic 🙂 eat healthy and stay safe everyone 🙂

    Reply
  26. Lianne says

    March 1, 2015 at 8:18 pm

    Cooked tomatoes go through a chemical change and are no longer acidic, so this would not be a problem.
    All canned tomatoes have been cooked.

    Reply
  27. Matt says

    July 6, 2015 at 4:33 am

    European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) concludes “No consumer health risk from bisphenol A exposure”

    http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/press/news/150121.htm

    Best to read and decide for yourself

    Reply
  28. Christopher Alger says

    July 26, 2015 at 10:25 pm

    1. Has BPA actually been detected in canned tomatoes (or is its presence speculative)? 2. If so detected, how do the amounts of BPA compare with other commercially preserved foods? – objective measurements please. Please disregard question 2 if nil answer to question 1.

    Reply
  29. Beth R. says

    August 23, 2017 at 6:31 am

    This is complete and utter nonsense! Tomatoes are not dangerous and I am so tired of seeing article after article saying they are. There are plenty of sustainably grown tomatoes on the shelves such as Tuttorosso, Red Gold and Redpack tomatoes that do not contain BPA. Not only are they packed in a Non-BPA lined can, they use only Non-GMO ingredients and they are free of any artificial ingredients. They have done tests even before switching to a non BPA lined can to prove that the idea of the acid drawing out BPA was completely false. So stop buying into the scare tactics and enjoy fresh tomato flavor all year long!

    Reply
    • Rhyanna R Baker says

      July 2, 2018 at 3:04 pm

      I agree with you !!!!… I have been eating canned tomatoes my whole life,,, and other canned vegetables ,,, I have not ever heard of such as this ,, you know I would think if there were dangerous I would certainly know by now ,, I feel fine,,,,lol,,,,

      Reply
  30. Rhyanna R Baker says

    July 2, 2018 at 2:55 pm

    There is quite a bit of information here , I have never heard of canned tomatoes not good to eat, this is a scary concept to know that these chemicals are in the canned items , that I have been eating for years ,, but I do only eat canned items occasionally . It’s not been an every day type of thing for me , I am not saying I have not been exposed to these chemicals , but I feel that companies of this nature using canned items , they should be punished for this , and our government should put a regulation on them to not use these chemicals in their canning practice.

    This really angers me to know this has been going on just to make a dollar,, I am disappointed with this post to straight up , cause like a lot of you I love tomatoes ,, and I have enjoyed canned tomatoes ,, I but as I have heard that jar packed tomatoes are best or can your own ,,, I don’t know if this is any better or makes a difference but I don’t eat from the can, I open the can and pour the tomatoes into a jar and eat them from their ,, I didn’t notice if any one made any comments concerning that ,, but I am not saying that is better , that is what I have always done with canned tomatoes ,

    Reply
  31. Gail says

    October 8, 2018 at 9:16 am

    Thanks for the reminder! I had heard about this a while ago and stopped buying cans, but have slacked recently.

    Reply
  32. Phillip Phobos says

    October 8, 2018 at 9:25 am

    OMG! I wish being healthy was as easy and convenient as being unhealthy! LOL. I shall stay vigilant THOUGH. As always, thanks for the top notch posts. xoxox

    Reply
  33. Eric kay says

    October 8, 2018 at 11:15 am

    wow what a great post. lots a great info and makes me 2nd guess what i’m buying from the grocery store

    Reply
  34. The Tale of Mummyhood says

    October 8, 2018 at 1:38 pm

    I did not know this, thanks for the information!

    Reply
  35. Brennan says

    October 8, 2018 at 6:40 pm

    Hmmm. This is interesting. I’ll have to grow my own tomatoes from now on and then can them.

    Reply
  36. Marcie says

    October 8, 2018 at 8:23 pm

    Whoa! I hadn’t heard that before! My friend just gave me a jar of homemade roasted tomatoes and they taste a lot better than canned!

    Reply
  37. Britney says

    October 8, 2018 at 9:28 pm

    Wow! I need to show my husband this. HE literally eats canned tomatoes and cooks with them, every week.

    Reply
  38. Preet says

    October 9, 2018 at 1:01 am

    Oh, I love canned tomatoes. I never thought that it can be harmful to our health. I have to share this.

    Reply
  39. Maartje van Sandwijk says

    October 9, 2018 at 4:21 am

    I use them quite regularly when making curries… Didn’t know they were this bad for you!

    Reply
  40. Czjai Reyes-Ocampo says

    October 9, 2018 at 6:26 am

    Fresh is always the best! Thank goodness tomatoes are not hard to come by here in the Philippines.

    Reply
  41. Megan says

    October 9, 2018 at 7:02 am

    Good to know, I do use canned tomatoes from time to time but thank you for sharing this!

    Reply
  42. Monidipa Dutta says

    October 9, 2018 at 8:20 am

    It’s a seasonal food. But even in season, canned tomatoes offer something that fresh can’t. Tomatoes are preserved using heat, which releases lycopene—a carotenoid that may help prevent prostate and breast cancer. And canned tomatoes are super-easy: they’re already peeled, chopped and ready to cook with!

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  43. The Trip Wish List says

    October 9, 2018 at 8:22 am

    I am not a fan of canned foods in general, mostly due to taste and quality, but I have heard about canned tomatoes not being good for you. Thanks for the comprehensive overview of this topic. It’s something everyone should investigate. Health = Wealth

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  44. Evelyn Hernandez says

    October 9, 2018 at 9:28 am

    This is a great post! I actually do not buy not only because of all reasons you mention here but I hate the taste, it taste metallic. I normally purchase Pomi which is all natural and comes in a carton.

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  45. Charlene Allcott says

    October 9, 2018 at 11:32 am

    Oh wow! These go into a lot of my recipes. I’m a lazy cook and love my stews. Have to admit the dishes taste better with fresh tomatoes though.

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  46. Kristi Ann says

    October 9, 2018 at 1:43 pm

    Yikes! I didn’t even have a clue! Must find a better alternative!

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  47. Alejandra Graf says

    October 9, 2018 at 2:04 pm

    Omg god! thank you for this information. I always use canned tomatoes. Has no idea they were that bad.

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  48. Christa says

    October 9, 2018 at 2:19 pm

    A lot of this information is new to me. I use canned tomatoes, as well as other canned items. I’ll need to look into alternatives more thoughtfully and see if they will work for my family.

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  49. Frank says

    October 9, 2018 at 7:35 pm

    Wow, I thought we were doing good buying all the BPA free cans. The more you know!

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  50. Geraline Batarra says

    October 9, 2018 at 8:01 pm

    This is such a great and very informative post. I personally not using canned tomatoes in every dish that I made because of that reason. Thanks for sharing this with us.

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  51. Anna Horvath says

    October 10, 2018 at 2:30 am

    I prefer fresh food over any tinned/canned/pre-cook meal. Healthier, and also, zero waste.

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    • Hannah Healy says

      October 10, 2018 at 10:55 am

      Great point Anna! It’s much better for the environment to use fresh food without all the packaging!

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  52. Melissa Sanchez says

    October 10, 2018 at 7:36 am

    What makes me sad is that it is still legal to sell tomatoes in a can, knowing the health risk it causes. thank you for posting this, as consumers we have a really strong voice, if we simply don’t consume the product and expect them to the packaged differently, I am sure changes will be done, so that they dont loose out on sales.

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  53. Deborah Salko says

    October 10, 2018 at 10:56 am

    It was a lot of info to take in but you learn something new every day! thank you for sharing

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  54. Nandita says

    October 11, 2018 at 11:40 am

    I almost never use canned ingredients for cooking…but, it’s good information to let my friends know who do use these. Thanks
    – Nandita

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  55. Bridie Harris says

    November 9, 2019 at 1:10 pm

    Can BPA be found in canned tuna?

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    • Hannah Healy says

      November 11, 2019 at 3:21 pm

      Yes, if the can is not BPA-free then it can be in anything that is canned.

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  56. Terri Williams says

    January 22, 2021 at 3:14 pm

    I didn’t see an answer to this questions:
    1. Has BPA actually been detected in canned tomatoes (or is its presence speculative)? 2. If so detected, how do the amounts of BPA compare with other commercially preserved foods? – objective measurements please. Please disregard question 2 if nil answer to question 1.

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