Food Safety

Plastic to store bottled liquid for around 70 years. Recently, the American public has questioned the safety of water bottles, especially for reuse. Some studies suggest that dangerous chemicals...

Refilling plastic water bottles of the disposable kind may seem environmentally sound, but this practice can actually increase your exposure to the toxic chemical bisphenol A, found in many...

Storing food and drinking water for emergencies is always a good idea, but it becomes vital during natural disasters or economic crises. Food is easily stored in cans and other packages because it...

Many people reuse their plastic water bottle without considering the possible health effects. Even with what appears to be proper cleaning, reusing a water bottle has its disadvantages.

Plastic water bottles have their benefits. They are very convenient and allow you to transport water safely from place to place. However, there are disadvantages to using these containers....

According to plastics manufacturers and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), several concerns regarding the safety of plastic bottles or food containers are unfounded.

Plastic containers have long been used to hold and store beverages, from sodas to water and even baby formula. But recent revelations are making consumers think twice before purchasing certain...

Most of us know we should be drinking a lot of water. However, since faucets (or pristine mountain streams) aren't always in easy reach, we usually carry our water around in some kind of bottle....

Plastic food containers are lightweight, durable, often transparent and cheap. Although the Food and Drug Administration assures us that it carefully approves only materials that are "safe for...

Plastic is everywhere. It holds the water we drink, the milk we feed to our babies and the sodas we slurp on a hot day. While plastic, which is made from petroleum and chemicals, is generally...

Plastic containers make life easier, but some of them are safer than others. While the FDA regulates plastic containers intended for use with food, the fact remains that some of the chemicals do...

With all the negative publicity plastic water bottles have received, many people are switching to aluminum water bottles. But are they really safer? Although they haven't received the poor press...

You're on the run and need something cool to drink, so you grab a bottle of water. It's refreshing--and healthy--right? According to some, you might be damaging your body.

Have you heard water in plastic bottles is unsafe? A long list of health problems is often mentioned, from cancer to early onset puberty. Are the rumors true? Here's what you need to know.

During the 1990s and well into the mid 2000s, the use of bottled water in the United States grew exponentially. It is believed that Americans turned to bottled water due to sleek advertising with...

Glass bottles, particularly for baby bottles, have become increasingly popular over the past few years as an alternative to plastic bottles. Though durable and more attractive than plastic, glass...

Millions of single-use plastic bottles are purchased each year. While people continue to debate the pros and cons of purchasing single-use containers, one thing seems clear: overall, they are safe...

Do you drink your water from a plastic bottle? The United States has high-quality tap water, but American consumers spend a lot of money on bottled water every year due to the belief that it's...

Are you at all concerned about the plastics in your food? You are more exposed to them that you may realize - learn where the exposure comes from and find simple methods to decrease your exposure...

The chemical called BPA is toxic. This chemical is commonly used in plastics for baby bottles, food and drink containers and as lining of food cans. Plastic is such a widely used product in our...