Solutions
The solution to this problem is simple… if you didn’t buy BPA free plastic containers, water bottles, baby bottles, or anything that is in contact with your food you need to start over. Recycle all your old plastics and purchase BPA free! This is the only way to ensure you and your family’s safety. Buying all new containers and bottles is a small price to pay for the peace of mind knowing you’re not poisoning yourself.
Three easy Steps!
- Know your plastics:
- Use BPA-free plastics
- Use glass or stainless steel
The National Toxicology Panel recommends avoiding microwaving food in plastic containers, putting plastics in the dishwasher, or using harsh detergents, to avoid leaching.
Plastic Identification
There are seven classes of plastics used in packaging applications. Type 7 is the catch-all “other” class, and some type 7 plastics, such as polycarbonate (sometimes identified with the letters “PC” near the recycling symbol) and epoxy resins, are made from bisphenol A monomer. When such plastics are exposed to hot liquids, bisphenol A leaches out 55 times faster than it does under normal conditions, at up to 32 ng/hour. Type 3 (PVC) can also contain bisphenol A as antioxidant in plasticizers.
Safe plastics:
Types 1 (PET), 2 (HDPE), 4 (LDPE), and 5 (polypropylene), do not use bisphenol A during polymerization or package forming.
Plastics to avoid:
Avoid choosing products that use polyvinyl chloride (#3), polystyrene (#6), and polycarbonate (#7) which often are found in baby bottles or sippy cups.
Don’t take chances with your health!