Others say...

"Would be great except the BPA"
I owned and loved these until I read the most recent report from the National Institutes of Health outlining the health risks that come with BPA. After doing a little more research I threw out all my BPA plastic and have reduced how much plastic of any kind I use for food storage or prep.

I have to admit that I used to think the people who were avoiding plastic were a little nutty, but as it turns out they were right.

To Rubbermaid's credit they made the switch easy - their web site has a page that clearly shows which of their products have BPA. Fortunately most of their products are BPA free. I switched to the "Easy Find Lids" line which is almost as nice as the Premier. The "Durables" line is also BPA free.

If you really want the "Premier" containers the safest way to use them is to hand wash in warm water and avoid microwaving with it (especially with liquids). If you have small children or may become pregnant you probably want to stop using it altogether.


"Love 'em!"
Sturdy and sleek in design. I really like how everything stacks and locks together, saves a lot of room in storage. Nothing ever spills or leaks. They can also survive pretty nasty falls with the content intact. I have been using mine for months now and they still look and function the same way they did the first day. Best tupperware (I know they are not Tupperware but...) I have ever had, I am glad to finally be able to stop increasing the landfill with old tupperware as I really think these will outlast me.

"Nice Except for Recycle symbol #7"
There is news out stating that some plastics are worse than others.
Info below from "the green guide" web site link at the bottom.

Risky Plastics--#3 PVC, #6 PS, and #7 Other (Usually Polycarbonate)

Sometimes found in clear food packaging, #3 PVC, the second most commonly used plastic in the world, is a toxic plastic dangerous both to our health and to the environment. Its manufacture and incineration releases dioxins, a potent carcinogen and hormone disruptor. Vinyl chloride, the primary building block of PVC, is a known human carcinogen that also poses a threat to workers during manufacture.
Polycarbonate (marked as #7), usually found in baby bottles, 5-gallon water bottles and the epoxy lining in food cans can leach BPA into liquids and foods. A study conducted at Prefectural University of Kumamoto, Japan, concluded that polycarbonate bottles containing hot liquids leach more BPA than new bottles.

Since 95 percent of all baby bottles currently on the market are made of polycarbonate, parents have a right to be concerned. The National Environmental Trust recommends switching to polycarbonate-free baby bottles, like those manufactured from glass or from #5 PP.
Plastics in the Microwave

While a "microwave-safe" or "microwavable" label on plastic containers only means that they shouldn't melt, crack or fall apart when used in the microwave, the label is no guarantee that containers don't leach chemicals into foods when heated. The USDA also warns on its website against microwaving in single-use containers not intended for that purpose, such as takeout platters and margarine tubs. According to the FDA, microwave-safe plastic wrap should be placed loosely over food so that the steam can escape and should not directly touch your food.

For safety's sake, it's best not to heat foods in plastic and use ovenproof glass or ceramic containers with covers. Never use plastic storage bags, grocery bags, newspapers or aluminum foil in the microwave.

Check out this web site for additional information.

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"Rubbermaid Premier-WELL WORTH the $$"
As Many know it is Hard too cook for just 2.Especially for me,I Love my wifes cooking but with some stomach issues.Left overs IS the Norm.

With Rubbermaid Premier we can EVEN save Tomato sauce.Microwave it warm and wash.With NO Red permanent stain that commonly goes with Plastic.

The Lids Not only lock into each other,of same size.Making storage easier.and Loss LESS likely.They Lock to the container so tightly that My favorite Double Garlic onion spread does NOT send it's aroma through out the refrigerator.Yet My SEVERELY arthritic hands can open & close.With ease,nor flip & spill opening.

We were given a set a couple years ago when we got married.Now even on a small fixed income we HAVE found.the Rubbermaid Premier Storage set is the ONLY way to go.

My wife has been slowly but surly tossing my warped and stained 99cent store special miss matched,and slightly melted Storage containers.

Saving storage Space & increasing food storage time.Thanks to the Rubbermaid Premier storage system.Iam Just a tough customer Very satisfied with a worthwhile products.
for your shopping ease,The premiere Links:
Rubbermaid Premier 20-pc. Set
Rubbermaid Premier Containers 24-piece Set!
PREMIER 14 CUP**
RUBBERMAID 7H7600WBKMCLR, PREMIER 3 CUP, Case of 6
Premier Square Food Container, 1.2 Cups
Rubbermaid Square Food Container, 2 Cups
RUBBERMAID 7H7900WBKMCLR, PREMIER 14 CUP, Case of 4
RUBBERMAID 7H7400WBKMCLR, PREMIER 1.25 CUP, Case of 12
RUBBERMAID 7H7700WBKMCLR, PREMIER 5 CUP, Case of 6


It will Take a while BUT when we have totally switched over to Rubbermaid PREMIER containers I hope to add a Video review.Showing the ease of storage,Sealing,Heating in,opening & finally Cleaning.



"Unsafe Plastic for food consumption"
These seem great compared to the semi-disposable, however they are made of #7 polycarbonate which is not safe for use with food items. The semi-disposable are #5 which are considered safe.