What Plastic Is Food Safe

Plastics that are safe to use as food storage containers include: Plastic #1: PET or PETE – (Polyethylene Terephthalate) Plastic #2: HDPE – (High Density Polyethylene) Plastic #4: LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene)

Which plastics are not safe for food storage?

In general, the safest choices for food use are numbers 1, 2, 4 and 5. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends avoiding plastic containers with codes 3, 6 and 7. Plastic number 3 contains vinyl or polyvinyl chloride (PVC), 6 has polystyrene and 7 can contain various plastics, such as Bisphenol A (BPA).

Is plastic number 3 Food Safe?

Number 3: Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is not a safe plastic for food and drinks. You should not cook near this plastic which is used for food wrap, plumbing pipes and bottles for cooking oil.