Certain foods and household items should never be stored in plastic containers due to chemical leaching risks. The post ...

Would a food safety expert replace all plastic food containers at home?

Plastic is not necessarily the enemy in your kitchen. In fact, Chris De Armitt, PhD, founder and president of the Plastics Research Council, says, “Common plastics like polyethylene, polypropylene, ...

Storing food properly is essential for keeping it fresh and safe, but not all storage containers are suitable for every item.

While it’s generally OK to store food in plastic containers labeled with a 1, 2, 4, or 5, you should try to use glass. Plastic marked with a 3, 6, and 7 should be used minimally around food to limit ...

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Nick DeSimone is a pasta-obsessed vegetarian chef who spent nearly 10 years in restaurants before becoming a food writer. They review kitchen products for Food & Wine and love plant-based and Southern ...