Safer plastic containers are polyethylene
#2 and #4 (High density HDPE #2 and Low density LDPE #4). HDPE is used for milk, water, juice, and yogurt containers. LDPE is used for squeezable bottles (honey, mustard, etc.).
Relatively safe
#1 polyethylene terephalate (PET) used only once
#2 and #4 polyethylene
Unsafe
# 5 polypropylene (catsup bottles, yogurt containers)
#6 polystyrene (Styrofoam)
#7 polycarbonate (Nalgene) water bottles
Never use
Food or drinks heated in plastic containers in a microwave.
Styrofoam cups (polystyrene #6), especially for hot liquids.
#7 polycarbonate (Nalgene) water bottles
Plastic baby bottles. If you must use bottles, use only glass baby bottles with silicone, not latex, nipples.
Do not reuse plastic water bottles, & don't forget to have children wash their hands after using the bathroom.
Plastic that is safe for foods.
Food grade plastic is plastic which is not harmful to humans. It is safe to store food in this type of plastic as it does not contain any dye or other chemicals.
Toys made from food grade plastic or silicon are safe for a baby.
No, not to store food to be eaten later. Use a food grade plastic or other container.
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In general, food safe plastics are processed more carefully, to ensure that no harmful chemicals end up in the product.
Not considered safe for use in food by the Food and Drug Administration.
Not considered safe for use in food by the Food and Drug Administration.
no
some say yes
The benefits of using plastic storage containers all have to deal with how fresh and safe they keep food. They tend to keep food safe to yet longer than other storing options.
Little Tikes Play Food is safe for children to play with, but not to digest. Play food is plastic, and should not be eaten by children. Parental supervision required.