BPA-free Canned Food Options

We’ve talked extensively about BPA-based epoxy linings commonly used in aluminum cans, especially in regards to finding BPA-free tomatoes.  It was a difficult task because of their acidic nature, but we finally found Pomi.  Not even Eden Organics, the leader of the pack, has found a way to go BPA-free in the tomato category just [...]

Are FoodSaver and Seal-a-Meal Bags Safe?

Today we’re tackling another great suggestion submitted by one of our readers:  what type of plastic are FoodSaver and Seal-a-Meal vacuum bags made from and is it safe?
We spoke with Jarden Consumer Solutions, who happens to make both products, and confirmed that all of their 5 ply vacuum bags are made from poly nylon plastic.  [...]

TGI Tuesday Giveaway: BPA-free Leak-proof Lunchsense Food Containers

Our Safer Food Storage Guide is the most popular resource we’ve ever compiled, so we thought we’d share some of our favorite BPA-free plastic food containers with you today!
Don’t get us wrong, we love our stainless steel and glass food containers, but there are times with they just don’t get the job done.  We use [...]

Twitter Tuesday Giveaway: Thinkbaby Stainless Steel Dishes Turn Blue

Thinkbaby’s hybrid baby dishes combining stainless steel + plastic have revolutionized the BPA-free market.  And when even older kids began to use the dishes, they realized the need for something a little bit less “baby” and little more “grown up”.   Along came the vibrant and very cool blue, minus the word “baby” to fill the [...]

BPA-free Tomatoes Do Exist!

UPDATED 1/27/10 (see below)
We recently shared our pathetic findings when searching for pre-prepared tomatoes in BPA-free containers.  Several of our amazing readers came to the rescue with possibilities we hadn’t heard of, so we started the process of confirming with the each manufacturer.  We ended up with two positively BPA-free options and still have one [...]

Do BPA-free Canned or Jarred Tomatoes Exist?

Is it possible to enjoy pre-prepared tomatoes without BPA?
So far we’ve come up empty-handed in searching for BPA-free tomatoes.  In fact, Eden Organic is the only company currently using a BPA-free lining for their any canned foods in the U.S. – and even they haven’t quite perfected a sturdy enough lining to withstand the acidity [...]

7 Ways to Skip Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals with Holiday Meals

For most families, food is a central part of our Christmas and New Year celebration.  So why not be prepared to skirt unwanted chemicals with your Holiday meals?  Who knows – you might get to show off some of the non-toxic ninja skills you’ve learned from us

Buy fresh produce and broths, soups, etc [...]

PET (#1) Plastic May Leach Endocrine Disruptors

If you’ve been following the current toxic plastic avoidance advice, you know that recycling category #1 (PET) has been considered a safer choice.  We know it’s BPA-free, so we just use it once and recycle it, right?  Well, that assumption may be wrong.
What is PET and Where is it Found?
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is the main [...]

Twitter Tuesday Giveaway: Kids Konserve Stainless Steel Round Container

 

Folks are ditching plastic containers by the droves and stainless steel has become the trusty standby.  Kids Konserve was at the forefront, providing common sense products before the shift even began.  So today we’ll be giving away one of their most versatile products – the round stainless steel container with BPA-free lid.
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Its perfect [...]

Is it Safe to Wash Plastic Bottles and Dishes in the Dishwasher?

Have you ever wondered if it’s okay to wash plastic food containers in the dishwasher, even if they are BPA-free?  That’s a great question that requires a two-part answer, because not all plastic containers the same . . .
Most Reusable Bottles and Dishes are Dishwasher Safe
Many plastic containers are specifically intended for reuse and are [...]

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