Can BPA from plastic food containers add endocrine-disrupting exposure?
BPA can migrate from some plastic containers into food. A 2025 infant-formula study also detected BPA in all formula samples tested, with exposure above permissible limits in that study.
What we know
BPA is an endocrine-disrupting bisphenol used in some food-contact materials. A 2025 Journal of Xenobiotics review found that compounds can migrate from plastic containers into food, including BPA.
A 2025 Environmental Research study tested 27 infant formula samples sold in Iran. The study detected microplastics, BPA, and phthalate esters in all samples. BPA exposure exceeded permissible limits in that study's risk assessment.
What this means for your family
This does not prove that one plastic container disrupts a child's endocrine system. It does show that BPA can be part of food-contact exposure, and infants are a group worth protecting.
Glass storage is a simple food-contact swap because glass does not use BPA.
Simple safer steps
Use glass containers for leftovers, snacks, and baby food. Do not heat food in plastic. Replace scratched plastic containers with glass over time.