BPA, PVC and Phthalate-free Food Storage Containers

by on January 16, 2009 in Food Storage Containers, Shopping Guides

UPDATED October 26, 2011

We began converting our babies’ dishes several years ago, and we’ve been collecting information on safer adult food storage options along the way.  It’s amazing now to sit back and look over the sheer number of readily available products.  Our list runs the gamut, from glass to stainless steel to safer plastic, from well-known brands to more obscure specialty companies.  We’re positive you’ll find something that will fit your needs perfectly.

Preserve’s Recycled Plastic Storage Containers

Ideal for both fridge and lunchbox, Preserve’s food storage options are made from heavy-duty, non-toxic plastic that won’t be bothered inside a bumpy backpack.  They’re also stackable making them awesome space savers.

Preserve Food Storage 19oz with Screw on Lid

Preserve Sandwich Size Food Storage

Wean Cubes

Wean Green by Glasslock presents the newly designed and improved Wean Cubes!  The durable glass is designed to withstand extreme temperatures.  The polypropylene lid and silicone seal lessen leakage and create an airtight food saver option.

 Wean Cubes Glass Lock Down Food Storage

Wean Cubes Glass Lock Down Food Storage

Fuel Kids Waste-free Lunch Containers

It so easy to go 100% reusable and waste-free with the wide array of affordable Fuel lunch gear!  From sandwich boxes to insulated soup containers, Fuel products are simple for kids to use and their unique features open up a whole new world of healthy meal possibilities.

Fuel Wet and Dry Thermal Snack Container

Fuel Wet and Dry Thermal Snack Container

Fuel PVC-free Kids Lunch Bag

Fuel PVC-free Kids Lunch Bag

Fuel Uno Dry Snack Container

Fuel Uno Dry Snack Container

Fuel Sandwich Boxes

Fuel Sandwich Boxes

Innate MC2 Food Container

This has to be one of the most innovative combination of two very versatile, durable and reusable materials ever!  It’s a  stainless steel container with an expanding silicone lid.  It’s perfect for tossing food from non-microwavable stainless into the silicone bowl and microwaving for quick warming.

Innate Stainless and Silicone Food Container

Innate Stainless and Silicone Food Container

CaliBowls (available in ceramic and BPA-free plastic)

The new SantaBarbara and Toddler CaliBowl with suction cup bottom are perfect for toddlers learning to feed themselves, especially with it’s ingenious lip to help those little hands scoop out the food.

CaliBowl Santa Barbara Ceramic

CaliBowl Santa Barbara Ceramic

Kinderville Silicone Dishes and Storage Jars

Kinderville Silicone Food Storage Jars

Kinderville Silicone Food Storage Jars

Kinderville Silicone Freezer Trays

Kinderville Silicone Popsicle Mold

Thinkbaby Stainless Steel Insulated Bento Box

 

Thinkbaby Bento Container

 

Lunchsense Lock & Lock Containers

 

 

Lunchsense Lock-down Containers

 

 

Pyrex, Corningware and Corelle

All Pyrex, Corningware and Corelle products are made with safer plastic: bakeware, food storage, measuring cups, mixing bowls and lids.

Pyrex Glass Bake Serve and Store Set

Pyrex Glass Bake Serve and Store Set

Pyrex Smart Essentials Mixing Bowls

Corningware Pop-ins Bake and Serve

Anchor Hocking Glass

All Anchor Hocking products are made with safer plastic: bakeware, food storage, measuring cups, mixing bowls and  lids.

Anchor Hocking Kitchen Storage Containers

Anchor Hocking Measuring Cups and Batter Bowls

Snapware Glass Lock

The Snapware Glass Lock containers and lids are safer, but not all Snapware plastic products are BPA/PVC/phthalate-free at this time.

 

Snapware Glass Lock Containers

Snapware Glass Lock Containers

Kinetic Go Green Glasslock

All Kinetic containers are made with safer plastic (including their non-glass Premium line).

Kinetic Go Green Glasslock Containers

Bormioli Rocco Frigoverre

Frigoverre Fun glass containers have new BPA-free soft seal lids that fit perfectly to the glass, preserving food’s freshness longer. The clear window at the top lets you see what’s inside from all angles and the lipped lid ensures easy open.  They’re fully stackable too!

Frigoverre Fun Glass Storage Dishes by Bormioli Rocco

Bormioli Rocco Frigoverre Glass Storage Set

 

Onyx Stainless Steel Ice Cube Trays

Onyx Stainless Steel Ice Cube Trays

Onyx Stainless Steel Ice Cube Trays

Ecolunchbox

ECOlunchboxes Stainless Steel Containers

ECOlunchboxes Stainless Steel Containers

LunchBots

LunchBots are 100% stainless steel, including the lids

 

Lunchbots Stainless Steel Food Containers

Lunchbots Stainless Steel Food Containers

Healthy Kitchenware

This Lunch Carrier comes with a stainless steel lid, and the sauce container lid is made with safer plastic.

Stainless Steel Lunch Carrier with Sauce Container

Greentainer Stainless Steel Lunchbox

 

Greentainer Lunchbox

To-Go Ware

To-Go Ware makes a tremendous line of plastic-free, stainless steel food containers

To Go Ware

To-Go Ware Stackable Tiffins and Sauce Containers

All-Clad

This particular All-Clad Stainless Steel Canister Set is made with only stainless steel and glass

All-Clad Stainless Steel Canister Set with Glass Lids

Kids Konserve

Kid Konserve offers many different eco-friendly container options.  Their plastic lids and reusable food wraps are made with safer plastic.

Kid Konserve Food Cozy

Kids Konserve Round Containers

Kid Konserve Mini Stainless Steel Containers

Thermos

Thermos has been in the food and drink business for a long time.  Well, now they’ve gone and made their adult Food Jars look fantastic! Their insulated stainless steel food jars come in many different colors and sizes, and all are made with small amounts of safer plastic.

Thermos Stainless Steel Insulated Food Jars

 

 

Oxo Pop Plastic Containers

Oxo has outdone themselves with the Good Grips Pop Plastic Containers container line!  They even landed the Red Dot Award for Product Design 2008. All Pop containers are made with BPA/PVC/phthalate-free plastic.

Oxo Good Grips Pop Plastic Containers

Oxo Good Grips Pop Plastic Containers

TellFresh Containers

TellFresh Plastic Snack Boxes and Food Storage Containers are made from safer polypropylene (#5) plastic.  They’re simple, but get the job done.

TellFresh Plastic Snack Boxes and Food Storage Containers

TellFresh Plastic Snack Boxes and Food Storage Containers

Laptop Lunches

Laptop Lunches bento boxes also make a great reusable to-go container.

Laptop Lunches Bento Box Lunch Set

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SnackTaxi

Snack  and sandwich sizes are cloth lined with tough nylon to help keep moisture in.

Snack Taxi Sandwich

Snack Taxi Sandwich

3GreenMoms

3GreenMoms has just come out with an innovative design in reusable cloth pouches.  They are made from a high quality, moisture-proof German fabric used worldwide in the food industry. These bags are food safe, extremely durable, grease-proof and can even be thrown in the dishwasher. They come in a set of two, one orange and one green, and are perfect for lunch or snack pairings of fruit, sandwiches or chips. Made in the USA.

Lunch Skins Reusable Bags

Lunch Skins Reusable Bags

Plum Creek Mercantile

The folks at Plum Creek Mercantile have provided 100% cotton twill snack bags and food bags in an effort to help you avoid filling the landfill with plastic baggies.  Although they are not to be used for liquid (i.e. soup) or soft fruit items (i.e. raspberries due to staining) they can be used to contain most lunch box items. Even a gooey PB&J or turkey sandwich will stay contained in this bag. A simple washing after its use will remove any extra gooeyness that has been contained by the fabric.  They can be machine washed and dried or handwashed with the dinner dishes and hung to dry for use the next morning. Each bag has a strong and secure hook and loop closure, yet easy enough for even the littlest of hands to open.

Plum Creek Reusable Plastic-free Snack Bags

Plum Creek Reusable Plastic-free Snack Bags

Fresh Snack Packs

The reusable Fresh Snack Pack bags are Mom-invented and are made from durable EVA, which is a great alternative to PVC, and even have a built-in placemat.  They definitely send a great message to our kids and schools about the importance of reusing all that we can.

Fresh Snack Packs

Graze Organic Reusable Sandwich and Snack Bags

Graze Organic Reusable Sandwich and Snack Bags

Graze Organic Reusable Sandwich and Snack Bags

Check back often, as we’ll continue to update our list as we come across more safer food storage containers!

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  • http://www.harseverse.blogspot.com willowsprite

    Wow, cool! So will you be selling all of these? ;)

  • http://www.harseverse.blogspot.com willowsprite

    Wow, cool! So will you be selling all of these? ;)

  • rachel lebovits

    what is the story with tupperware is it bpa free and pvc free i have the newer stuff from this year and last year

  • http://thesoftlandingblog rachel lebovits

    what is the story with tupperware is it bpa free and pvc free i have the newer stuff from this year and last year

  • http://www.thesoftlanding.com softlanding

    Hi Rachel,

    Some Tupperware products are still made with polycarbonate plastic (containing BPA). They make it very clear that they see no issue with using it and have plans to continue doing so. At least they now have a list of products and the type plastic used posted on their website now. You can cross-check it before purchasing any Tupperware products here.

    Hope that helps,

    Alicia

    • Dawn

      TW has always been phthalate free, and has been BPA free since 2010. Only certain micro products and a few others ever contained BPA, but now it is all BPA-free.

  • http://www.thesoftlanding.com softlanding

    Hi Willowsprite,

    Glad you like it!

    No, we most likely won’t be carrying all of the products listed. We’ll pick our very favorites (and would love to hear yours too), because we have limited warehouse space with the other 40+ brands we sell now :)

    Alicia

  • http://circleoflifeblog.blogspot.com Multi-Tasking Mommy

    Thank you so much for this post!

    And the pics, those are super helpful!

  • http://circleoflifeblog.blogspot.com Multi-Tasking Mommy

    Thank you so much for this post!

    And the pics, those are super helpful!

  • http://www.thesoftlanding.com softlanding

    You’re very welcome, Multi-Tasking Mommy! We’re thrilled to hear you found it helpful :)

    Alicia

  • http://www.harseverse.blogspot.com willowsprite

    We don’t seem to have that much variety here in Canada. We have Anchor, Pyrex, Corelle, Corningware and Thermos, though. I would love to have the Snapware glasslock! They look perfect for leftovers.

  • http://www.harseverse.blogspot.com willowsprite

    We don’t seem to have that much variety here in Canada. We have Anchor, Pyrex, Corelle, Corningware and Thermos, though. I would love to have the Snapware glasslock! They look perfect for leftovers.

  • Fiona

    Thanks for the info.! It is really good to know that I already own something that is free of all the chemicals.

    Does anyone have any recommendations on a blender/processor/hand held blender I can use for making baby food? I obviously want something that is BPA, PVC, and phthalate free. But also I don’t want to spend more than $50 for it.

    Thanks.

  • Fiona

    Thanks for the info.! It is really good to know that I already own something that is free of all the chemicals.

    Does anyone have any recommendations on a blender/processor/hand held blender I can use for making baby food? I obviously want something that is BPA, PVC, and phthalate free. But also I don’t want to spend more than $50 for it.

    Thanks.

  • http://www.likeabrook.blogspot.com SaraR

    Thanks for a very informative post. I’ve been wanting to convert my plastic storage to glass. It’s been a slow process. I just recently came across some Anchor container on special and got those. Now I have a better idea of my options.

  • http://thereshegrows.blogspot.com Sara

    Thanks for a very informative post. I’ve been wanting to convert my plastic storage to glass. It’s been a slow process. I just recently came across some Anchor container on special and got those. Now I have a better idea of my options.

  • http://www.thesoftlanding.com softlanding

    Hi Fiona,

    You’re welcome! We’re just getting started on food processors and will be writing an article with our findings soon.

    Alicia

  • Fiona

    That sounds great Alicia. I have not had much luck, and when I call some of these companies about it, they have no idea what I’m talking about.

    When do you think the article might be ready? Just wondering cause I will start baby food with my son in less than a month.

    Thanks.

  • Fiona

    That sounds great Alicia. I have not had much luck, and when I call some of these companies about it, they have no idea what I’m talking about.

    When do you think the article might be ready? Just wondering cause I will start baby food with my son in less than a month.

    Thanks.

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  • http://www.raisingpeanuts.com Donielle @ Raising Peanuts

    Thanks so much for sharing those! Now that I have my cookware replaced w/ non toxic stuff, I’m working on my food storage. What a great reference!

  • http://www.raisingpeanuts.com Donielle @ Raising Peanuts

    Thanks so much for sharing those! Now that I have my cookware replaced w/ non toxic stuff, I’m working on my food storage. What a great reference!

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  • Ona

    The Aladdin products are fantastic. I recommend them.

  • Ona

    The Aladdin products are fantastic. I recommend them.

  • http://ikeakitchens.ikeamax.com/ ikea kitchens

    Perhaps I missed it, but in addition to this excellent posting, I would also find it invaluable to have a review of testing results on plastic water bottles. We currently consume all our water from Poland Spring which now comes packaged in an “eco-shaped” bottle containing 30% less plastic… and that’s great for the environment… but is there anything being done about testing and reducing PVCs from leeching into the water itself.

  • http://ikeakitchens.ikeamax.com/ ikea kitchens

    Perhaps I missed it, but in addition to this excellent posting, I would also find it invaluable to have a review of testing results on plastic water bottles. We currently consume all our water from Poland Spring which now comes packaged in an “eco-shaped” bottle containing 30% less plastic… and that’s great for the environment… but is there anything being done about testing and reducing PVCs from leeching into the water itself.

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  • Kate

    Pyrex as you know do glass containers. I just received some today and the lids are PBA free. Worth noting. Great website by the way.

  • Kate

    Pyrex as you know do glass containers. I just received some today and the lids are PBA free. Worth noting. Great website by the way.

  • http://jenny-n-john.blogspot.com Jen

    What do you know about Rubbermaid stuff? I ‘ve been using them because they’re BPA free but not sure about phthalates and PVC?

    Thanks for the list.

  • http://jenny-n-john.blogspot.com Jen

    What do you know about Rubbermaid stuff? I ‘ve been using them because they’re BPA free but not sure about phthalates and PVC?

    Thanks for the list.

  • http://www.thesoftlanding.com softlanding

    Hi Jen,

    We posted some info and a link to Rubbermaid’s website where they offer a list of all their BPA-free products. You can find it here.

    Alicia

  • Becky

    I purchased some Tell Fresh containers, and I’ve been really happy with them. They have great sizes for lunch boxes and home storage.

  • Becky

    I purchased some Tell Fresh containers, and I’ve been really happy with them. They have great sizes for lunch boxes and home storage.

  • Dorene

    The Anchor Glass containers with plastic lids listed above…the lids are made of plastic #7 (which my understanding contains BPA).

    • http://www.thesoftlanding.com Alicia

      Hi Dorene,

      The Anchor Hocking company confirmed that all of their lids are BPA-free. We use their products (including the ones pictured above) and all are even marked as such on the packaging. None of ours are labeled as #7 either.

      Also, not all plastics marked with the recycling code #7 contains BPA. Recycling codes should only be used as general guidelines, not a cut and dried ingredient labeling system. You can learn more about that here.

      Best,

      Alicia

  • Dorene

    The Anchor Glass containers with plastic lids listed above…the lids are made of plastic #7 (which my understanding contains BPA).

    • http://www.thesoftlanding.com Alicia

      Hi Dorene,

      The Anchor Hocking company confirmed that all of their lids are BPA-free. We use their products (including the ones pictured above) and all are even marked as such on the packaging. None of ours are labeled as #7 either.

      Also, not all plastics marked with the recycling code #7 contains BPA. Recycling codes should only be used as general guidelines, not a cut and dried ingredient labeling system. You can learn more about that here.

      Best,

      Alicia

  • Dorene

    Was this a recent change, because our Anchor lids all are coded #7

  • Dorene

    Was this a recent change, because our Anchor lids all are coded #7

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  • Suefoo

    I just bought some a stainless steel bowl set from Walmart . It is part of their Mainstays line. I bought them because they have plastic covers and can be used for food storage.The plastic covers have no code or numbers or letters or anything on them. They are cloudy white and somewhat flexible. They are giving off a “plasticy” smell that worries me. Is PVC still used in these items? I want to store highly acidic food like tomato sauce in them. What to do? I can’t seem to win here, its hard to know whats what.

  • http://thesoftlanding Suefoo

    I just bought some a stainless steel bowl set from Walmart . It is part of their Mainstays line. I bought them because they have plastic covers and can be used for food storage.The plastic covers have no code or numbers or letters or anything on them. They are cloudy white and somewhat flexible. They are giving off a “plasticy” smell that worries me. Is PVC still used in these items? I want to store highly acidic food like tomato sauce in them. What to do? I can’t seem to win here, its hard to know whats what.

  • Jamie

    Thank you for all of this information. I really appreciate the great resource you supply!

  • Jamie

    Thank you for all of this information. I really appreciate the great resource you supply!

  • Anushka

    I just want to say thank you so much. I’m about to start making my son’s baby food and only have the glass containers, so it’s good to find safe plastic containers that I can freeze! Great resource all around! Looking forward to exploring the site more!

  • Anushka

    I just want to say thank you so much. I’m about to start making my son’s baby food and only have the glass containers, so it’s good to find safe plastic containers that I can freeze! Great resource all around! Looking forward to exploring the site more!

  • Brittany

    Hi can anyone tell me if the Stay-Fresh Baby Food Containers 12-Pack are BPA free? I’ve read that they are a little sturdier than the baby food cubes and I want to purchase one or both of the sets but I want to make sure that the Stay-Fresh containers are safe. Thank you and I absolutely LOVE this website! Thanks for all the information!

  • Brittany

    Hi can anyone tell me if the Stay-Fresh Baby Food Containers 12-Pack are BPA free? I’ve read that they are a little sturdier than the baby food cubes and I want to purchase one or both of the sets but I want to make sure that the Stay-Fresh containers are safe. Thank you and I absolutely LOVE this website! Thanks for all the information!

  • Erica

    Which storage containers would you recommend for ease of storing them in a small cupboard? We would like to buy a big set of glass or perhaps stainless steel storage containers (or ceramic for that matter) but we don't want 20 different sizes with a plethora of hard to match lids. Is there any sets out there where we could buy a uniform set (so we'd only have one type of lid) and they would nest or stack so we can store them in our small pantry?

  • dorene

    I am interested in freezing some pear and apple sauce for my baby. I did purchase the freezer safe ball jelly jars in 4, 6, and 8 oz. Then I found out the bottom of the lids contain BPA. There are BPA free plastic screw top lids that fit these jars. Does anyone know if the use of these “freezer safe glass” jars are indeed ok and will not splinter or break? There are freezer safe BPA free plastic jars by Ball also, however I was really trying to go plastic free… Please give your experiences ..

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