Does the container is BPA-free ? Thanks a lot
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I checked on-line and I do not think the container is BPA free, but you can get an upgraded one for about $35.00 at this site--http://www.discountjuicers.com/vitamixcontainer.html Wish you the best. Leigh
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Oh Good question! I believe so. The lid is a number 5 plastic (polypropylene) and from my quick search on the internet it is BPA free. But then again I am getting my info from the internet... :-) Hope this helps!
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As it states in the product description "BPA free polypropylene container and lid"
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The packaging does NOT indicate BPA free. But I am glad you asked the question. Like you, I will attempt to find out before making further purchases.
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Michael, Re Oggi container: Good question. I don't know if it's BPA free. It's made in China, so, you know, you never know what you're going to get ... I use it for food waste, so I don't worry about it in this case.
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Rather than comment on whether my container is BPA free I suggest determining whether your container is BPA free. You never know when or if they may switch materials. You can check this by looking for the number inside the recycle triangle. A "7" inside the recycle triangle indicates that the plastic is not BPA free - but not all "7"s contain BPA. A "2","4" or "5" in the triangle indicates it is BPA free and the safest. Your best bet is to ask the mfg'r. Mine is BPA free. To say it is food grade and therefore safe is a bit misleading. Plastics 1 through 7 are all used with food and so are food grade. However, like "7", some have cautions regarding use. Mine is BPA free.
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Short of a laboratory test, I suppose you just have to take the seller's word for it. Not very different from any container advertised as "BPA free" bought at the supermarket -regardless of statements to that effect on the packaging or elsewhere, short of a laboratory test you cannot possibly be 100% sure that indeed the container is BPA free.
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The actual container is made of metal. The lid and dispensing mechanism and catch tray are plastic and I cannot say if the plastic is BPA free. I can say that this is a great quality unit. Tiger is highly reputable in Japan and i would still recommend this product.
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It doesn't notate that it's BPA free. However, the plastic components are only on the base and handle. They really don't come into direct contace with the water inside.
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I don't know if it is BPA free, but the recycle sign (triangle) on the bottom has a 1 in it. According to Mayo Clinic, plastics marked with 3 - 7 are NOT BPA free. However, since this container is a 1 then my assumption would be that it is BPA free. The top does not have a lock. I use the container in the processing of a skin product I make, I do not use it for consumables.
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Not sure if it's BPA free...or if it's technically plastic for that matter. But I do know that it doesn't smell and it wipes clean very easily if anything ever spills on it. Hope that helps at least a little bit!
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There is no indication on the container it is BPA free. It states on the container lid the name ROPAK 1-800-367-3779, and made in the USA. I called that number and it is not a working number.
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I agree with Nathans answer. Only item to have BPA would be plastic lids. And it is clearly stated BPA free.
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It does. We're happily using this for our Vitamix 6300 model. We never used the " BPA FREE " container that it came with. Hope this helps (-:
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Sorry. I gave this as a gift. The recipient is very particular, so if I'm guessing, I'd say it is bpa free.
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Hello Jennifer, I mostly purchase the glass containers. I have one plastic container and it does not say anywhere on it whether it is BPA free. I would guess that it would be, but I am not certain at all. Katherine
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I wish it was, but as it came out long before the BPA news, I doubt it is. I really wish Oster would make a BPA-free updated version of this, because I loved mine! ... for now, it's glass Ball jars. Don't fit well in a cupholder, but less potentially toxic.