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Freezing foods?

shy bobcat — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 16:39:51 GMT

I've been hearing information related to negative effects of storing and freezing in plastic. The concern seems to be possible toxic chemicals that can enter your food.

I've always used Lock 'n Lock to freeze soups etc. What are you using?

Please share if you've adjusted your storage habits because of concerns over plastic containers.

Re: Freezing foods?

Kachina624 — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 16:45:21 GMT

@shy bobcat. I quit using plastic sport water bottles because after water sat in them a couple of days, it acquired a chemical taste.

I've never noticed a taste in anything stored in storage containers like Lock 'n Lock and have no concerns about using them.

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We rescue cats — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 16:51:47 GMT

If I am freezing food, I use a foodsaver freezer bag, we have no complaints.

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RedTop — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 18:16:03 GMT

I have not adjusted my habits about storing food in plastic. The foods I store in plastic are in the freezer for a very short time; days to a couple of weeks, not months, so it doesn't concern me.

Also, I have more days behind me than in front of me, and I'm not letting information like this take up space in my head. It just doesn't concern me.

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LindaSal — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 18:23:42 GMT

I use some lock n lock containers in the freezer and I use zip loc freezer bags for meats.

Been doing this most of my adult life and I'm still here.

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mrshckynut — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 22:00:56 GMT

@shy bobcat we have been using a foodsaver for a couple decades or more not sure how anything toxic can survive freezing temperatures seems to be danger lurking in everything now days.

mrshckynut

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Nightowlz — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 22:37:56 GMT

I think the problem with plastic leaching into foods are anything Hot. I doubt that would happen in the freezer.

They say don't leave those water bottles in your car because the plastic will leach toxins when it's hot.

I use Foodsaver Bags to freeze foods.

I use glass & plastic to store foods in the refrigerator.

Re: Freezing foods?

JeanLouiseFinch — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:48:14 GMT

I store most foods in glass mason jars and Anchor Hocking containers. Sometimes they'll be used in the freezer, too, but I also use a vacuum sealer with approved/safe bagging material. If I have to use a disposable plastic container I'll line it with unbleached parchment paper. Never reheat food in plastic.

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wagirl — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:35:26 GMT

I store my extras in food Saver bags---no bad stuff in them. I have a tiny refer/freezer now---just hate it---so I need to be able to store things flat. Also I can't buy much in bulk because of the lack of storage.

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Rockycoast — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 16:53:31 GMT

Add me to the list of FoodSaver users. From soups, meat, veggies, fruits, it has all been frozen in their bags at one time or another. We buy in bulk, portion it out, vac it and into the freezer it goes. Some for months at a time. A couple of times I have found hamburger a couple of years old. Cooked it up to see if it was still good. It was fine, no weird taste.

We also use the small sized Hefty freezer bags when there are small amounts of leftovers. They also work well. Not worried about toxic chemicals entering our food. Have lived 68 years storing and eating foods with no ill effect. Not going to worry about it now.

Re: Freezing foods?

shoesnbags — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 21:16:07 GMT

@shy bobcat wrote:
I've been hearing information related to negative effects of storing and freezing in plastic. The concern seems to be possible toxic chemicals that can enter your food.
I've always used Lock 'n Lock to freeze soups etc. What are you using?
Please share if you've adjusted your storage habits because of concerns over plastic containers.

@shy bobcat

Are you sure that what you read referred to storing and freezing, and not to re-heating in plastic? The information about not re-heating in plastic has been around for quite a while now, but I've never seen anything that says freezing food in plastic is bad. And yes, I freeze in LocknLock, Rubbermaid, etc. But I always transfer to a non plastic container to reheat.

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shy bobcat — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 16:19:12 GMT

@shoesnbags wrote:
@shy bobcat wrote:
I've been hearing information related to negative effects of storing and freezing in plastic. The concern seems to be possible toxic chemicals that can enter your food.
I've always used Lock 'n Lock to freeze soups etc. What are you using?
Please share if you've adjusted your storage habits because of concerns over plastic containers.
@shy bobcat
Are you sure that what you read referred to storing and freezing, and not to re-heating in plastic? The information about not re-heating in plastic has been around for quite a while now, but I've never seen anything that says freezing food in plastic is bad. And yes, I freeze in LocknLock, Rubbermaid, etc. But I always transfer to a non plastic container to reheat.

Thank you. I appreciate your comment @shoesnbags
I looked into my concern a little further. I was glad to read that freezing in plastic is okay IF the container is labeled freezer safe.

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Moonlady — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:58:16 GMT

I use BPA-free plastic storage containers for freezing, but don't heat anything in those containers. I make and freeze a lot of soups and I find that the plastic containers are much more practical for me because they're easier to stack and store, especially once the contents are frozen. Then I can stick them here and there, squeeze 'em in sideways, etc. lol.