Are these bulkhead fittings labeled as "food safe"? Thanks!
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No, they are not labeled as 'food safe' and, most likely, should not be utilized as such. PVC has been shown to leach pthalates and dioxins (both of which can cause hormonal and developmental issues). With that said, PVC has been used in household plumbing for decades with little consequence, so the decision lies with the end user. I think your best bet would be a polypropylene bulkhead.
1385349
It is always advised to rinse product before cooking due to processing and warehousing. None of those facilities are sterile. I purchase 5 gallons buckets with lids at local hardware stores for my bulk purchases. Lids seal tight. No issues with heat, cold, insects or rodents. Store in the basement or the garage on shelves or (as i do) heavy metal rolling racks purchased from Sam's club
246804
I used them fine. Make sure this lid is shut tight or you'll make a big mess.
1421475
Iam on a septic system and have not noticed any problems. My system was pumped out just a few months ago and the company said everything looked fine. I only use these 1 or 2 at a time in my automatic toilet cleaning system and they last for months so I'm not dumping a lot into the septic tank anyway. The container does not specifically mention septic systems as far as I can tell.
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the lids I have fit firmly in place and I'm not afraid that they would leak with fluids. I use one of mine for cucumbers with vinegar. have had it almost a year now with no problems. if they do leak you should be able to get them replaced, free of charge.
1858892
That I don't know. All I know is that the description says non toxic! Hope so, I do put them in a freezer ziplock bag for repeated use and don't have to worry about leaking.
285048
They should be. I have not removed this one yet. I have used water with a dash of vinegar to remove others though. Hope it helps!!
1723870
I believe it states these comply with FDA standards. I assume you are using dry foods
14858
I do not know what the manufacturer would say but technically there is no BPA in them so they should not leak toxins. However it is my opinion that no plastic should go into the microwave.
1608087
It doesn't say on the container, but I would imagine that it is safe. If you continue to have concerns, you should contact the company itself. Sorry that I couldn't be more specific.
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Thank you everyone for your replies. I 'was' concerned about over tightening, as they do appear rather thin; but it's good to know they have been re-used repeatedly. If my first choice for sealing my fermented veggies fails, this will be my second choice. Thanks again for all the help and personal advice! : )
283328
I'm not sure about FDA Approved, but they are BPA free. They are designed for Sous Vide and should be fine in boiling water. I wouldn't recommend use in a microwave as the temperature could easily get high enough to melt the plastic, and even with no air in the pouch some foods will produce enough gas or water vapor to inflate the pouch enough to risk exploding.
15690
I believe they are. Most of OXO's products that will contain food steer clear of BPA, PVC and phthalates.
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No..not by any means.. This product is made for items that are for food grade.
352352
I am not sure, I installed them on the bottom of a 5 gallon bucket, and used silicon. It worked out good. If you were to use regular pipe fittings you should be fine with Teflon tape or pipe dope.
1529569
I don't remember if they are bpa free. What I can tell you is that your food should be about a 1/4 to 1/2 inch below the plastic parts. They shouldn't touch.
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Yes. I have found these containers to be leak proof. I was pleasantly surprised to see how much food they can hold. So far, they have held up nicely, and I use them frequently.