topic Re: TSV. Plastic containers in Kitchen

TSV. Plastic containers

Ditzydori — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 18:46:51 GMT

Do you ladies still use plastic containers? My sister only uses glass. She says plastic is toxic, even just storing food in it.

Do do you agree? Any thoughts?

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Krimpette — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 18:51:20 GMT

I have no problem continuing to use plastic containers.

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Peaches McPhee — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 19:28:02 GMT

@Ditzydori wrote:
She says plastic is toxic, even just storing food in it.

I don't think this is true.

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Nomore — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 19:44:38 GMT

We have been using plastic for many years, we don't put them in the microwave. Just think of all the plastic wrap used in stores, fresh meat, cheeses, breads, vegetables, etc. Since BPA-free has been introduced, I think it is much safer because it doesn't leach harmful chemicals for now.

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gizmogal — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 19:57:47 GMT

Food grade plastic is certainly safe and dozens of scientific articles as well as consumer protection agencies test this and offer proof. Loads of food is stored and distributed in plastic even in hospitals and in emergency situations like the hurricane relief happening even now. When was the last time you bought milk in a glass bottle? Public safety is regulated to a good extent to protect people from food storage dangers, and logic should prevail even without academic study.

It is doubtful your sister or anyone who is likeminded can be convinced otherwise as people believe what they want to and can't really accept plastic for reasons important to them. If I were able to supply a few proofs that glass might have inherent food storage dangers, would they change their minds that only glass is safe? Unlikely.

Products like Lock & Lock and even the disposable food storage containers bought in supermarkets are suitable and safe. You either believe that or choose not to and invest in glass storage.

Break a glass food container by dropping it on the kitchen floor and safety becomes an issue when shards are there to slice your feet. But still, you won't suffer toxic food problems...

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DiAnne — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 20:05:47 GMT

I use both. If it is something I am going to reheat I put it in a glass container. I just made ham salad and because we will eat it cold I put it in a plastic container. I did get rid of my very old plastic containers.

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makena — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 20:06:05 GMT

@Ditzydori wrote:
Do you ladies still use plastic containers? My sister only uses glass. She says plastic is toxic, even just storing food in it.

Do do you agree? Any thoughts?

I use both. I never thought about that it's not safe as others say it's used so widely and has been for years. I have never heard about it being unsafe. At this time I certainly hope not. I should think by now there would have been reports and findings of people getting sick. I tend to be more worried about our water. So many reports of entire towns getting sick. Our small city has boil water advisories ALL the time. This entire past summer I kept smelling a musty odor when running our water. Husband said it was all in my head. Wouldn't you know, I come home from work a few weeks back and there was a message from the Mayor of the boil water advisory.

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software — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 20:34:38 GMT

@Ditzydori

Nice to see you posting.

I prefer glass, it seems to never degrade.

No matter how careful I am with plastic, they look awful after about a year and need to be replaced.

I'm never sure plastic is clean, I know when my glass containers are clean.

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drizzellla — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 21:57:41 GMT

I use both. And I treat them the same. I put them both through the dishwasher sanitizing cycle and microwave, They both come out just fine. In fact I have a set of Lock and Lock and Rubbermaid. They both are still in good shape. I also have a set of pyrex.

I use them all.

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Midnight11 — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 22:05:40 GMT

I rarely use plastic i prefer to use glass or ceramic.

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kaydee50 — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 22:45:11 GMT

I use plastic exclusively. Don't own any glass containers. I use L&L and also recylce the plastic containers cold cuts come in. I'm 67 and still healthy so I think there are other things more toxic than plastic.

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PA Mom-mom — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 23:48:25 GMT

I use Lock and Lock for storing, and reheating. I put it in the dishwasher too. It gets that white discoloration at places, but it is supposed to be free of all those bad chemicals. Years from now they will tell us that it was a mistake, but we have to go with what we know right now. If plastic makes you nervous, go with the glass - just don't drop it on the driveway when you are getting into the car!

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Ditzydori — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 01:40:37 GMT

Thanks ladies. Whew. I'm I won't be throwing out all my plastic containers. Your opinions were great.

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SXMGirl — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 01:53:29 GMT

While I prefer glass, I have lots of plastic--mostly Lock N Lock. A few months ago, I did read an article about old plastic containers not being safe. And, while I do think about it, because I do have some very old ones, I have not seen any ill effects from anyone in my home. I seem to have a hard time discarding plastic.

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Razzy 7 — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 02:19:55 GMT

gismogal - excellent response to ditzydori's post.

As long as it's BPA free, I have no problem with plastic. Ditzydori, your sister thinks plastic is toxic even if you're just storing food in it? You might ask her why she thinks so. Ask her for her legitimate, scientific, research-based references. I suspect she has none. Sure there may be some wacko websites, but I'm talking about research-based references.

If plastic was toxic even if you just stored food in it, we'd probably all have been dead years ago. Think of how long Tupperware has been on the market. If all the food stored in Tupperware was toxic, they'd have been sued and likely would be out of business years ago. Plenty of food in our supermarkets comes in plastic containers and I suspect your sister purchases such food. If your sister only wants to store and heat her food in glass, that's fine, but I don't believe there's any reason to do so.

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forsythia1 — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 11:43:51 GMT

I use both glass and plastic. Like another poster said, if I am going to reheat it in the microwave, glass definitely.

Otherwise, I store all my leftovers and fruits and vegggies from the store in Lock n Lock.

Luv my Lock n Lock !!

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suzyQ3 — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 16:42:35 GMT

FYI: The L&L that we buy is made of polypropylene, which does not and never did contain BHA.

Years ago, L&L did make a more expensive line of plastic from polycarbonate, which does contain BHA. It was harder and more durable. But because of the concersn regarding BPA, they now make that line out Tritan (proprietary name) plastic, which is BP-free. But it is still more expensive than the regular polypropylene line.

What you all are buying is now is polypropylene, and it is totally safe.

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ROMARY — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 20:52:57 GMT

I prefer glass, but plastic is lighter in weight and easier to handle. I use both, as long as the plastic containers don't have a (chemical) 'odor'. I'm sure that the Q has made sure that all of the plastics are food quality and safe. .... As far as plastic wrap in the rolls, I just bought two and they have a definite odor, so I'm taking them back. Could be that they were stored in the store along with detergents and other chemicals. I tried airing out a roll, but the odor seems to be coming from within the roll of plastic. Sometimes chemicals penetrate cardboard and once trapped inside, the odor remains there. So, back the two rolls go. One thing that's nice is that most supermarkets and pharmacies are very customer friendly, and will return their defective items to the manufacturer. We are very lucky in those regards.

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peachesncream — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 22:03:11 GMT

I use both. They each have their place.

If something is going in the freezer, it's plastic. For things going into three frig, it's apt to be glass.