Determination of Bisphenol a in Processed Baby Food Samples by the Mspe-Gc/Ms Method: A Risk Assessment Study Publisher



Behnaminia M ; Ghorbani Hasansaraei A ; Shariatifar N ; Shahidi S A ; Fazeli F
Source: Applied Food Research Published:2026

Abstract

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a widely used chemical in the production of food containers and packaging materials, raising concerns about its potential migration into food products, particularly those intended for infants. This study aimed to determine BPA levels in commercial baby food samples using Magnetic Solid Phase Extraction coupled with MSPE‑GC/MS (Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry). The mean ± SD (minimum–maximum) concentration of BPA in all samples was 2.35 ± 0.82 µg/kg (0.44–5.38 µg/kg). The lowest average BPA concentration was detected in wheat‑based samples (2.31 ± 0.64 µg/kg), while the highest was observed in rice‑based samples (2.37 ± 0.59 µg/kg). The estimated daily intake (EDI) of BPA determined in processed baby food exceeded the established tolerable daily intake level (0.0002 μg/kg bw/day). The risk assessment revealed that the THQ value exceeded 1, indicating a potential health risk to consumers of the baby food, according to European Food Safety Authority limits. The findings suggest that even low-level BPA contamination in baby food poses a potential non-carcinogenic health risk to babies. These results highlight the need for routine monitoring, more stringent regulatory limits, and BPA-free packaging alternatives. © 2026 The Author(s).