What is the "RIC" code on the bottom of the plastic container i.e. what type of plastic is it? Nos 2, 4 and 5 are not likely to have BPA.
593029
I just pulled mine and looked and there aren't any numbers on the bottom of it - only the wording NOPRO. I didn't think BPA mattered as long as you weren't cooking in it? I can tell you that mine helps asparagus lasts a couple of weeks and therefore, I love it!
2198112
Hello, Thank you for validating my concerns, people! I am concerned now that I found out that the Deer Park water jugs that are delivered at work have BPA. they use plastic # 7. So now I have to find out how to heat water (that i bring from home) to work?
1627237
I just received mine and all the pieces have a #7 on them (NOT BPA free). I'm really bummed. Definitely not going to use it.
2014814
Nothing on the packaging said non BPA. They were just what I was looking for -hard plastic longer straws with the little stopper so it doesn't come out of the cup by mistake. Good luck!
43388
I was concerned about this too. Apparently, none of the Japanese bento makers use polycarbonate, the plastic that BPA is found in. Here's a good link to all things bento: http://justbento.com/handbook/bento-basics/what-are-japanese-plastic-bento-boxes-made-of. And here's the buying-guide to plastics: http://www.thegreenguide.com/buying-guide/plastic-containers I've just emailed Zojirushi directly - I'll post their response as soon as I receive it.
653036
I don't know either, and packaging is long gone - might not have mentioned there either. While I try to avoid BPA, since I don't store anything in this, or heat it, I am not going to worry too much about it, in this instance.
932252
Ocean Breeze, I have this newest Snapware Glasslock set (just bought 2 on sale at Costco for $24 each on Friday, 8/31). The # imprinted on the lids (visible under one of the flaps that snap the lid down) is 5. I just looked at my old set(s) (bought at Costco within the last 2-3 years) and they also read "5." I just googled it ("which #'s of plastic are safe/unsafe?") and the first hit indicates that #'s 2,4, & 5 are the safest. Here's the link: http://ecovillagegreen.com/1812/what-are-safe-plastic-numbers-to-use/
951996
I have bought these for years and don't see anything on the can that indicates anything other than bpa. I would call the manufacturer directly.
1043135
Avoid using #7 plastics as much as possible-it is a mixed bag and you never quite know what kind of plastic is included in the mix. i have emailed this company asking them to explain to me how it can be bpa free and still be a number 7, waiting for the reply.
647834
I just looked at mine. The plastic is not marked "BPA free" so it is my best guess that it is NOT BPA free. Hope this helps. BTY -ours is working fine and had it 4 months without a problem.
267398
I'm not sure, but it's bpa free plastic and they've been working really well for me. Large containers!
17089
The person who gave a so-so review mentioned that the plastic is BPA free. They did not dislike the unit that much.....but I remember reading that review and that's what they said if that helps.
671030
Honestly I don't know. But Teddie is a good company and partbof the reason why I buy their product is because of the lack of additives. So I can't imagine them using older plastic jars that had BPA. They have great customer service and I am confident they will be honest with you.
1826548
HDPE is BPA free. If they're using recycle code #2 bottles it should be fine.
545910
Plastic bottle label HDPE WITH A "2" in the recycle triangle. From what I can find on the net this is a safe kind of plastic.
533118
It states right on the label "BPA FREE" in addition to the triangle on the bottom having a 2. Hope this helps! It's great stuff....use it for all kinds of things!
205770
The packaging says that it is BPA- free. The only code on the bottom is HDPE 2.