It's not just about what's getting into the containers — it's also about what's leeching out of them.

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Plastic containers can create the perfect environment for bacteria by trapping heat and moisture. Certain foods react with plastic in ways that can speed up spoilage or even release harmful chemicals.

It’s easy for food storage containers to be the bane of our lives—you’re either looking for missing lids, dealing with cheap plastic that lands your leftovers all over the floor or wondering how best ...