Tupperware answers BPA questions veeeery carefully.
Tupperware now has a bisphenyl-A FAQ.
One of the questions was regarding baby bottles and children’s items. Here’s the careful answer:
Currently in the United States and Canada we do NOT sell baby bottles, nor use polycarbonate in any children’s products.
Emphasis mine. So, where in the world does Tupperware sell polycarbonate children’s products?
With respect to other BPA concerns, their position is that BPA is perfectly safe. Surprised? What makes me worry about the Tupperware Rock N’ Serve containers that I have (similar to these) is that they develop little tiny crackles in them. These are microwavable containers which are heated repeatedly. If anything were to leak BPA, I’d suspect these before disposable water bottles.
Avoiding BPA isn’t really a hardship. I’ll stick with Pyrex thanks.
Mine have tiny little cracks in them also. Out they go!
We looked at all sorts of the plastics we use in this house when the news first broke. I’m shocked we didn’t look at those. Although we rarely use them anymore anyway. It will be nice to free up the cabinet space.
Don’t throw them away!
I’m keeping mine just in case Tupperware recalls them. I think it’s unlikely but, just in case, I want the credit.
Most of these containers you’re not supposed to heat any higher than 70%. So heating them on High or 100% could be causing your cracking issue. From what I’ve gathered from Tupperware, these products have been repeatedly tested and have not posed any leaching risks. We do a lot of plastic research at our house and we haven’t thrown any of our things out. Like you said though, if you’re that worried about the possible risk, then stick to glass.
This safety issues exist also in the lining of the canned foods, once you use your can opener to open the can, it breaks that seal and can release the chemicals into your food. So eliminate canned food too. Plastic forks, spoons and knives are other issues. They usually end up in hot food and can pose the leaching hazard there. Styrofoam (to go coffee and soups as well as the take out containers/boxes for left overs at restaurants) are also very harmful.
Casey, I have been researching Tupperware this evening and I see your comment. I’ve sold Tupperware in the past and have a tonne of it. I use it for everything!! From storing all my fruits and veggies to dry goods. How can we be sure that this BPA won’t leach our foods?? Does BPA only leach when heated, will FridgeSmart products leach BPA while in the fridge??
Fridgesmart products aren’t #7 plastic. Only the hard, clear plastic is the BPA type. This would include both the Stack ‘N Cook and all of the Rock’n Serve dishes. Note that those were intended to be used in the microwave.
I’m sticking with glass.
When using a Tupperware can opener the gooey,
BPA-laced lining of the can is exposed and inevitably gets directly into the contents. Is anyone concerned about the consequent dangers?