Choose stainless steel or glass containers for storing food or liquids.
When plastic food storage containers are stressed, they can release harmful chemicals and additives like Bisphenol A (BPA). Microwaves, high temperatures, fatty foods and scratched or old containers facilitate the release of chemicals. Once released, these chemicals migrate into your food and are linked to numerous negative health effects ranging from cancer to reproductive health issues.
Additional Resources
State of the Evidence on BPA - Breast Cancer Fund
BPA FAQs - National Institute for Environmental Health Science
CHEMTrust: Food Packaging
Food Packaging Forum: Which plastic food containers are safe to use?
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