Do you have to take special precautions in the kitchen with food (opened boxes of crackers, etc) and dishes?
199670
I definitely would. We use this stuff in the basement only. It really works, but I would cover everything and put open food in ziplocks.
2260343
I put the food in the bowls the night before. That way everything is cold before using the box. Ice pack would work too.
573751
No. It would outgas and could contaminate food. Though, anything that doesn't heat up is okay.
613226
I have microwaved food in the stoneware without problems. That said, I don't know what the manufacturer says about this practice.
1441324
Yes, but I would check food saver website for specifics. They are also safe in the microwave.
240769
Yes, of course with caution and adequate ventilation. The best way to use indoors is shortly vacate the area until aerosol is settled on surfaces. Then, being careful not to allow foods and other consumables which could come into contact to go unwashed before reuse.
239651
The container does say to "refrigerate after opening." Spoilage probably would not occur after opening, but if airborne fungal spores entered the container you might get fungal growth, and lowering the temperature of any object by ten degrees cuts the rate of reaction (or decomposition) in half. It's always a good idea to refrigerate from my standpoint of a retired food safety scientist. I even refrigerate bread, but then I may be a bit of a nut.
2025649
You shouldn't have to as long as wherever you keep them isn't too warm. I Keep mine in a cabinet in the kitchen that's away from the stove.
37871
Not sure why you would want to... also not sure I am qualified to answer that as I assume there must be some sort of outcome you are trying not to have based on previous experience? Are you concerned with a chemical reaction or a breakdown of the nonstick surface? I would just assume for both of those questions, to not leave food in them overnight. I don't ever do that anyway and that's just because I'm a bit anal in my kitchen. Doesn't mean I'm right though...
1107099
These are pretty heavy duty glass dishes. In a lunch box, I think they'd be safe without breaking. Also, unless the glasses are held upright at all times, I would not reccommend putting anything too liquidy such as dressing or sauces. It might seep through.
1324897
As a microbiologist, my answer is yes - any foodstuffs should be refrigerated after opening the container
1783973
I purchased an airtight pet food storage container. I keep that in the house.
2042218
Whatever you cook can be put into these boxes. Any leftovers seem to keep fresh longer.
1592235
No. This basket is used to put small pieces of food in that you don't want to slip through the metal rack.
1237637
Yes but I don't know if the plastic is safe for the food it self. The containers micro without any damage but the plastic might penetrate fumes into the food. I put my food in glass containers or use a paper plate to microwave. I carry non microwave foods in the small containers,like fresh fruit. Hope these helps you
1039649
Yes. I sometimes do that when I over stuff. It's the best and last kitchen can I will ever own.
1956884
There is two modes to the equipment, if you use the mode for produce/ meat, I believe it is safe to ingest..I have done that with fruits. If you want to be safe, just wait 15 minutes but I don't believe you need to since the 15 mins alarm wont come on if you use the produce/meat mode.