Jars contain Bisphenol A: Are there glass jars sold seperately to use instead of the polycarbonate?
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Waring list three parts and accessories for this yogurt maker: the jars (two sizes) and lids. They're all described as BPA-free. http://www.waringproducts.com/ret/catalog/product.php?product_id=73&cat_id=3 Chances are that the jars already shipped with the unit are the same BPA-free jars.
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Claudia, I cannot attest to these jar lids being BPA-free, however, the following link takes you to the 4 oz Ball jars which apparently DO HAVE the new BPA-free lids. I found the BPA-free answer under one of the questions specifically asking if the lids were BPA-free for canning baby food. I hope this helps. :) Ball Jar Crystal Jelly Jars with Lids and Bands, Quilted, 4-Ounce, Set of 12
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I'm sure it's not PET, same for polypropylene, polycarbonate is a possibility but the clarity seems a bit better than that, not to mention the price is a tad more reasonable. I'm a carpenter and not a chemist so this is only a guess - I'm going with Acrylic, based only on clarity and price. One thing to keep in mind is that I use these jars to store meds for a cat who might only live another six months so I'm not worried about contaminants. If you're young enough to be worried about out gassing, BPA or other possible plastic corruption to foodstuffs then store them in glass only.
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Bisphenol a (bpa), phthalate, pvc, polycarbonate-free and 100-percent non-toxic (what it says on the description)
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I do not recall anything on the packaging saying one way or another, but the utensils are made of 100% lexan and according to what I found: The bulk of the research shows that Plastic #7 (Lexan, Nalgene and other polycarbonate) bottles do not leach bisphenol A in amounts proven to cause health concerns in humans. Also, the plate set is made of polypropolene which according to what I found polypropylene nor melamine contain two of the toxins that have raised concern in recent years: bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates.Sorry I cannot be more specific. I have had this item for some time.
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The jars are silicone, so they are bpa free. It is nice because if you make your own food and freeze it, the food thaws quickly in these containers- I just put mine in hot water.
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It is in a plastic jar. I do not recall if it said BPA free or not. Sorry I couldn't help more
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At Jarden Consumer Solutions (JCS), we are committed to producing trusted household products that meet or exceed applicable product standards. We are aware of the recent media focus on Bisphenol-A (BPA) and Phthalates, particularly in products intended for children three (3) years old and under (i.e., infant formula, baby food cans/jars and reusable food containers such as baby bottles, spill-proof cups, sports bottles, thermos bottles, etc). Although JCS products are not intended for use by children who are three (3) years old or younger, JCS appreciates your concern regarding this matter.
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What plastic exactly? It mentions BPA free, but are there any other bisphenols used? BPS, perhaps? Where can we get the exact list of chemicals? Any certifications from a European consumer safety authority?
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See the Wikipedia article on plastics, which says most plastics leach into food. BPA is just the worst one. Glass would be the best option, if anyone sold it that way anymore.
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There are couple of seller list under this listing. I cannot guaranteed theirs but the jars we sell have special BPA free lids and you can use them for foods. They can also be waterbath for the jams.
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No - Rubbermaid is always a rubberized plastic. Corning makes the glass ones.
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The material is polycarbonate, it is not BPA free, in fact BPA is the main building block of polycarbonate. The information for this item on Amazon.com is incorrect.
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BPA is in polycarbonate plastics commonly used to make products including baby bottles, sports equipment, medical and dental devices, dental fillings sealants, CDs and DVDs, household electronics, eyeglass lenses, and the lining of water pipes. It is not found in polyethylene, recycle symbol #1 (examples: disposable water and soda bottles) or polypropylene, recycle symbol #5 (example: shampoo bottles). This waste bin is polypropylene and does not contain BPA.
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"Almost all commercially available plastic products we sampled-independent of the type of resin, product, or retail source-leached chemicals having reliably detectable EA [estrogenic activity], including those advertised as BPA free. In some cases, BPA-free products released chemicals having more EA than did BPA-containing products." - from the US National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health. PMCID: PMC3222987
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The jar is plastic, which I know bothers some people. I'm not bothered by the possible harmful effects of plastic jars in this type of situation, and I'm sure the product would be much more expensive if it was in a glass jar.
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I agree! How can we request a glass container? I would gladly pay a bit more postage to have no BPA in the container!