Serving Size: 4.88 MB Servings Per Container: 1 In Your Body On Your Body For Your Home For Your Family Seeking Medical Treatment How to Detoxify Your Body Guide to Symptoms A Healthy House Values, Vision & Mission Background & History Staff & Advisors News & Upcoming Events Join Our Mailing List Contact Us Recommended Resources Index of Terms Works Cited This product contains 100% natural ingredients. Back to Index of Terms The product Food Storage Containers is in the following categories: Kitchenware Food Storage Containers CHEMICALS CONTAINED: You guessed it. The big issue here is plastic. Plastic containers are definitely handy and durable, but many of them also leach chemicals into the food that they are storing. They may contain bisphenol A, phthalates, polyvinyl chloride monomer, nonylphenol, antioxidants, stabilizers and other plastic additives. HEALTH CONCERNS: Chemicals that leach from plastic into foods have been linked to or are documented as causing disruption of the reproductive and endocrine systems, respiratory, and developmental issues, and cancer. [see Plastics section] TIPS & ALTERNATIVES: Use glass, ceramic, or metal containers or jars to store food. It may seem strange at first, but that’s just because we are so used to plastic containers. Glass is sturdy, it’s easy to see inside, and they clean easily. But the best part of using glass is that the containers are cheap – you get a free one every time you empty a jar of food! If you do use plastic containers, avoid heating them or putting hot food in them. Toss them when they show signs of wear. Wash gently by hand and do not use harsh cleaning agents. Avoid storing fatty foods in plastic containers – instead use them for dried foods and grains. Back to Index of Terms