Canned foods are linked to obesity, cancer and birth defects, among others

Canned foods still contain a 'gender bending' chemical, which has been linked to serious health issues, a new study found.

BPA was found in 40 percent of food cans although the chemical has been banned from baby products and plastic water bottles because of its toxins.

The substance has been connected to a slew of health issues including cancer, birth defects, diabetes, obesity, male infertility and endometriosis.

The chemical, which is used in tin lining, is so-called 'gender bending' because it has been linked to breast growth in men.

A new Center for Environmental Health report warns that low-income people are the most at risk for these harmful side effects because more than half of BPA cans were found at dollar stores.

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