Bisphenol-A Levels in Canadian Canned Foods Survey 2012-2013

576 canned food samples were analyzed for bisphenol-A (BPA) contamination by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency from 2012 to 2013. The survey targeted vegetables, legumes, fruits, juices, pastas, soups, coconut milk, and curry sauces to establish baseline data. BPA was not detected in 74.8% of samples, with detected levels ranging from 0.0052 ppm to 0.381 ppm.

Use Cases

• Analyze BPA concentration by product category (e.g., pasta, coconut milk, vegetables) to identify high-risk food types.
• Compare detection rates and BPA levels across 6 distinct product groups (217 pastas/soups, 144 vegetables/legumes, etc.).
• Model the relationship between food matrix (e.g., syrups, sauces, brine) and BPA migration levels.
• Benchmark survey results (e.g., 145 positive samples) against other regulatory data from Health Canada or the US FDA.

Strengths

• 576 analyzed samples provide a substantial sample size for statistical analysis.
• Data covers 6 distinct canned food product categories, enabling category-specific comparisons.
• Specific BPA concentration ranges are provided (0.0052 ppm to 0.381 ppm) for positive samples.

Limitations

• Data is from a single survey period (2012-2013) and may not reflect current market conditions.
• Column names and full data schema are not provided in the metadata, limiting immediate analysis.
• Sample distribution is uneven across categories (e.g., 24 curry products vs. 217 pastas/soups).

Provenance

Source

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

Collection Method

Targeted survey involving collection and laboratory analysis of retail canned food samples.

Time Range

2012-2013

Freshness

Data reflects a 2012-2013 survey; last metadata update was 2026-04-08.

Geography

Canadian retail market