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Plastic containers that are safe for food use should be marked with specific symbols and recycling codes to indicate their safety and suitability for food storage.
Key Symbols and their meanings
Food Safe Symbol: Should display a knife and fork or a fork and wine glass icon. The symbol indicates that the plastic material is safe for direct contact with food. It means the container has been tested and approved by laboratories to ensure it does not leach toxic chemicals into food.
BPA Free: This label indicates that the plastic does not contain Bisphenol. A chemical linked to health concerns. Look for this label to ensure safer food storage options.
Microwave Safe Symbol: This symbol resembles a microwave oven and indicates that the container can safely be used in a microwave oven without melting or releasing harmful substances.
Freezer Safe Symbol: Represented by a snowflake this symbol indicates that the plastic can withstand freezing temperatures without becoming brittle or cracking.
Recycling Codes and Food Safety
Plastic food containers should display recycling codes numbered 1 to 7 that indicate their type and safety for food use.
PET or PETE: Commonly used for water and carbonated drinks bottles. Generally safe for single use but not recommended for re-use due to potential leaching if heated.
HDPE: Used for milk jugs and detergent bottles. Considered safe and can be reused.
LDPE: Used for grocery bags and some food containers. Generally safe for contact with food.
PP: Used for yogurt containers and straws. Also considered safe for general food use.
Plastics to avoid
PVC: Contains harmful chemicals and should be avoided for food storage.
PS: Can leach Styrene, a known neurotoxin, and should be avoided.
Other: This category can include Polycarbonate, which may contain BPA. It's best to avoid these plastics for contact with food.
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