Comments on: Blenders and Food Processors: Potential Sources of BPA and Phthalates http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/02/15/blenders-and-food-processors-potential-sources-of-bpa-and-phthalates/ Green and Natural Parenting for Eco-Friendly Families Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:34:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: T Lupo http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/02/15/blenders-and-food-processors-potential-sources-of-bpa-and-phthalates/#comment-9402 T Lupo Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:03:45 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=3068#comment-9402 When you drop the plastic water bottles, that's good. But don't pick up the aluminum. Soft drink aluminum cans are the largest source of toxic aluminum in our environment, and aluminum toxicity has been linked to Alzheimer's disease. Try for stainless steel. When you drop the plastic water bottles, that’s good. But don’t pick up the aluminum. Soft drink aluminum cans are the largest source of toxic aluminum in our environment, and aluminum toxicity has been linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Try for stainless steel.

]]> By: Baby Essentials That Aren’t, Part 7: Baby Food http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/02/15/blenders-and-food-processors-potential-sources-of-bpa-and-phthalates/#comment-9401 Baby Essentials That Aren’t, Part 7: Baby Food Thu, 03 Jun 2010 22:10:15 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=3068#comment-9401 [...] complicated! Measuring, pureeing, organizing, freezing, cleaning, scooping.  Food mills, food processors, jars, spoons, ice cube trays and specialized storage kits.  Recipe books just for babies.  [...] [...] complicated! Measuring, pureeing, organizing, freezing, cleaning, scooping.  Food mills, food processors, jars, spoons, ice cube trays and specialized storage kits.  Recipe books just for babies.  [...]

]]> By: Raise Good Eaters: Make Your Own Baby Food http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/02/15/blenders-and-food-processors-potential-sources-of-bpa-and-phthalates/#comment-9399 Raise Good Eaters: Make Your Own Baby Food Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:00:21 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=3068#comment-9399 [...] was a food processor, I figured I’d put it to use. After recently reading the post about blender and food processors possibly containing BPA and other toxins it made me realize I may want to reconsider using our [...] [...] was a food processor, I figured I’d put it to use. After recently reading the post about blender and food processors possibly containing BPA and other toxins it made me realize I may want to reconsider using our [...]

]]> By: BPA-Free Appliances Coming To a Kitchen Near You - Hopefully Yours! | The Essentia Blog http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/02/15/blenders-and-food-processors-potential-sources-of-bpa-and-phthalates/#comment-9398 BPA-Free Appliances Coming To a Kitchen Near You - Hopefully Yours! | The Essentia Blog Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:33:21 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=3068#comment-9398 [...] that maybe our butternut squash soup wasn’t as pure as the driven snow as it could be after seeing this post. So, what’s a mixer to [...] [...] that maybe our butternut squash soup wasn’t as pure as the driven snow as it could be after seeing this post. So, what’s a mixer to [...]

]]> By: Pizza Party! It’s Easy, Yummy, Healthy and… Homemade?? : Eco Child’s Play http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/02/15/blenders-and-food-processors-potential-sources-of-bpa-and-phthalates/#comment-9396 Pizza Party! It’s Easy, Yummy, Healthy and… Homemade?? : Eco Child’s Play Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:46:32 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=3068#comment-9396 [...] recipes, I’ve come up with what I believe is the perfect pizza dough.  Doing it in the food processor makes it easy and fast.  This recipe is just right for a thinner-crust 16″ pizza, a [...] [...] recipes, I’ve come up with what I believe is the perfect pizza dough.  Doing it in the food processor makes it easy and fast.  This recipe is just right for a thinner-crust 16″ pizza, a [...]

]]> By: Crimson Wife http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/02/15/blenders-and-food-processors-potential-sources-of-bpa-and-phthalates/#comment-9395 Crimson Wife Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:33:00 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=3068#comment-9395 My Braun blender isn't even listed, but it has a glass jar so hopefully it should be pretty low in problem chemicals. I was glad to see that according to the site, our PUR brand filter pitcher is BPA, PVC, and phthalate free. My Braun blender isn’t even listed, but it has a glass jar so hopefully it should be pretty low in problem chemicals.

I was glad to see that according to the site, our PUR brand filter pitcher is BPA, PVC, and phthalate free.

]]> By: klo http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/02/15/blenders-and-food-processors-potential-sources-of-bpa-and-phthalates/#comment-9397 klo Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:36:54 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=3068#comment-9397 We have the original Waring blender which is glass so that's good at least and I share the sadness about the cuisinart. The Kitchenaid mixer does wonders with bread dough if you have one of those...I also wanted to add that sigg aluminum bottles are lined with a coating that they refuse to disclose and many feel is not safe. I personally will not use any product that the manufacturer will not disclose the contents of and instead use kleen kanteen bottles. Here is an link to an article on the subject: http://www.content4reprint.com/health/are-sigg-water-bottles-safe.htm Also aluminum in general is a bad idea because it is a toxic heavy metal that builds up in the brain (and has been found in high amounts in the brains of Alzheimer victims). We have the original Waring blender which is glass so that’s good at least and I share the sadness about the cuisinart. The Kitchenaid mixer does wonders with bread dough if you have one of those…I also wanted to add that sigg aluminum bottles are lined with a coating that they refuse to disclose and many feel is not safe. I personally will not use any product that the manufacturer will not disclose the contents of and instead use kleen kanteen bottles. Here is an link to an article on the subject:
http://www.content4reprint.com/health/are-sigg-water-bottles-safe.htm
Also aluminum in general is a bad idea because it is a toxic heavy metal that builds up in the brain (and has been found in high amounts in the brains of Alzheimer victims).

]]> By: Heather Dunham http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/02/15/blenders-and-food-processors-potential-sources-of-bpa-and-phthalates/#comment-9394 Heather Dunham Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:18:24 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=3068#comment-9394 Argh! I can't win! I have a pro-series Cuisinart which we LOVE and heavily researched before getting it a few years ago... Never even thought about BPA being a factor. It's got their lowest rating, but unfortunately they don't give any details for this model, just that it's a BPA risk from the plastic bowl. We mainly use it just for chopping and slicing, which doesn't involve heating or extended storage, so that's probably not too bad. But I also use it for mixing and kneading bread doughs... I have to think about that. We should also probably stop washing it in the dishwasher, from what I understand the abrasion and heating from that is what can increase the risk of BPA leaching... Argh! I can’t win! I have a pro-series Cuisinart which we LOVE and heavily researched before getting it a few years ago… Never even thought about BPA being a factor. It’s got their lowest rating, but unfortunately they don’t give any details for this model, just that it’s a BPA risk from the plastic bowl.

We mainly use it just for chopping and slicing, which doesn’t involve heating or extended storage, so that’s probably not too bad. But I also use it for mixing and kneading bread doughs… I have to think about that. We should also probably stop washing it in the dishwasher, from what I understand the abrasion and heating from that is what can increase the risk of BPA leaching…

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