Polycarbonate and BPA With the recent findings that polycarbonate water bottles may not be safe [they leach the chemical BPA (Bisphenol A)], how do I find out what materials the steamer containers in this Oster product is made of, and specifically if they contain BPA?According to the findings - more BPA is leached from the polycarbonate water bottles when water temperatures are higher.So my final question is, are foods cooked in the Oster steamer subject to BPA leach/ contamination? Polycarbonate and BPA With the recent findings that polycarbonate water bottles may not be safe [they leach the chemical BPA (Bisphenol A)], how do I find out what materials the steamer containers... » Read More Polycarbonate and BPA With the recent findings that polycarbonate water bottles may not be safe [they leach the chemical BPA (Bisphenol A)], how do I find out what materials the steamer containers in this Oster product is made of, and specifically if they contain BPA?According to the findings - more BPA is leached from the polycarbonate water bottles when water temperatures are higher.So my final question is, are foods cooked in the Oster steamer subject to BPA leach/ contamination? « Show Less
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I just called Oster and asked if the 5712 or 5711 is BPA free and they said both models are BPA free
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You know... at the end of the day... I use the steamer for about 20 minutes at a time. All can goods now have BPA in them and they sit in them for weeks if not months. I think the 18 mins it takes to steam salmon and veggies isn't near what it would be in can. And keep in mind that BPA isn't toxic, the complications come from the fact that it mimics estrogen. I'm happy with my steamer, because it has really turned me on to steaming... will I move to stainless steel... more than likely, but this little bugger is a great starting point.
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I called the company today and they said the old ones were NOT BPA free but the new ones are. I gave them my product number, that I bought today at Kohl's and mine was BPA free. Mine is a 5711.
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There are seven classes of plastics. Types 1 (PET), 2 (HDPE), 4 (LDPE), 5 (polypropylene), and 6 (polystyrene) do not use bisphenol A. Type 7 is the catch-all "other" class, and some type 7 plastics, such as polycarbonate (sometimes identified with the letters "PC" near the recycling symbol) and epoxy resins, are made from bisphenol A monomer. When such plastics are exposed to hot liquids, bisphenol A leaches out 55 times faster than it does under normal conditions, at up to 32 ng/hour.*Scientific American February 19, 2008 article by David BielloThis doesn't really answer the original question. I might be concerned about the clear, hard plastics- found in these steamers for example, but not other kinds of plastics. There are seven classes of plastics. Types 1 (PET), 2 (HDPE), 4 (LDPE), 5 (polypropylene), and 6 (polystyrene) do not use bisphenol A. Type 7 is the catch-all "other" class, and some type 7 plastics, such as polycarbonate (sometimes identified with the letters "PC" near the recycling symbol) and epoxy resins, are made from bisphenol A monomer. When such plastics are exposed to hot liquids, bisphenol A leaches out 55 times faster than it does under normal conditions, at up to 32 ng/hour.*Scientific American February 19, 2008 article by David BielloThis doesn't... » Read More There are seven classes of plastics. Types 1 (PET), 2 (HDPE), 4 (LDPE), 5 (polypropylene), and 6 (polystyrene) do not use bisphenol A. Type 7 is the catch-all "other" class, and some type 7 plastics, such as polycarbonate (sometimes identified with the letters "PC" near the recycling symbol) and epoxy resins, are made from bisphenol A monomer. When such plastics are exposed to hot liquids, bisphenol A leaches out 55 times faster than it does under normal conditions, at up to 32 ng/hour.*Scientific American February 19, 2008 article by David BielloThis doesn't really answer the original question. I might be concerned about the clear, hard plastics- found in these steamers for example, but not other kinds of plastics. « Show Less
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Secura 3-Tier 6-Quart Stainless Steel Electric Food Steamer w/ Steam360 technology - electric steamer with stainless steel trays (with removable bottoms).
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I contacted Oster with a question on if their steam contains plastic with BPA. Their answer follows;Thank you for contacting Oster, a brand of Jarden Consumer Solutions. The 5712 Food Steamer does not use BPA-free plastic, and it is in regulation with the United States Food and Drug Administration.We appreciate your business and are happy to help if you have any further questions.Sincerely,JamesJarden Consumer Solutions www.oster.comIn other words. The plastic they use probably does contain BPA and they do not claim it to be BPA free. I contacted Oster with a question on if their steam contains plastic with BPA. Their answer follows;Thank you for contacting Oster, a brand of Jarden Consumer Solutions. The 5712 Food Steamer does not use BPA-free plastic, and it is in regulation with the United States Food and Drug Administration.We appreciate your business and are happy to help if you have any further questions.Sincerely,JamesJarden Consumer Solutions www.oster.comIn other words. The plastic they use probably does contain BPA and they do not claim it to be... » Read More I contacted Oster with a question on if their steam contains plastic with BPA. Their answer follows;Thank you for contacting Oster, a brand of Jarden Consumer Solutions. The 5712 Food Steamer does not use BPA-free plastic, and it is in regulation with the United States Food and Drug Administration.We appreciate your business and are happy to help if you have any further questions.Sincerely,JamesJarden Consumer Solutions www.oster.comIn other words. The plastic they use probably does contain BPA and they do not claim it to be BPA free. « Show Less
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Have been checking out steamers online & the following is an excerpt from Target customer comments in regard to your question:NOTE: in reference to another review here... the EPA says that using this type of product you would have to eat 1300 lbs. of food a day, everyday, to ingest enough Bisphenol-A (BPA)to be a health hazard. Don't think any of us will be eating that much. Hope this helps....
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They cant say what you asked them to say. They are dancing around the true answer and saying that legally, they are safe, because they follow the current laws. If they admit that it contains BPA, they would have legal troubles. Its probably safe to say that since they didnt answer your question either way, they probably have BPA in it.
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BPA is in polycarbonate plastics commonly used to make products including baby bottles, sports equipment, medical and dental devices, dental fillings sealants, CDs and DVDs, household electronics, eyeglass lenses, and the lining of water pipes. It is not found in polyethylene, recycle symbol #1 (examples: disposable water and soda bottles) or polypropylene, recycle symbol #5 (example: shampoo bottles). This waste bin is polypropylene and does not contain BPA.
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The manual that comes with the steamer doesn't make any reference to the type of plastic used. You might want to go to the oster.com web site and ask them.
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It is indeed. I contacted the manufacturer; their response was: The polyethylene we use, by its nature, does not contain BPA. We have no recommendations on storing water for any lengthy duration, but obviously that should be avoided for the same reason that water bottles in a grocery store are rotated so that older ones are sold first. Even the most filtered of water will support bacterial growth over time. Plastics are by their nature porous to some extent when compared to other materials such as glass or metal, so oxidation (bacterial growth) can occur over extended periods of time, however the actual length of suitability is all subject to environmental conditions . I hope this information is of assistance. Sincerely, Scepter Corporation Marine Products | International Export
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Just googled it and the answer on their site is as follows: Yes, every product that Snapware currently sells is completely free of bisphenol-A (BPA). Snapware is committed to providing customers with safe, high quality and innovative storage containers, and removing BPA from all products is an important part of doing just that. Recently there has been much debate over the safety of BPA, which is a component of polycarbonate used in many plastics. BPA can potentially leach from containers when heated (via microwave or other methods), ultimately creating a safety risk when in contact with food. Due to these potential hazards, Snapware's extensive product lines are manufactured entirely without the use of BPA. We back our BPA-free claim with continuous material testing conducted by an internationally recognized independent lab. For additional details on BPA, visit http://www.factsonplastic.com/.
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I was under the impression that BPA was only a component of hard plastic products. Since the steamer is very soft and flexible, I would guess there in no BPA in it, but I don't know for sure.
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The steamer from what I know is not BPA free. That answers that question for you. To deal with with the people who did not answer your question but advised you not to buy the product anyway, I want to give you my experience with this product. I love it. I use it almost every day. I have owned it for well over 8 months and have never had any melting troubles. I use this is a 3 qt Lodge Color Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven. It works beautifully in that. I think most people are using this on way to high of a heat. The silicone feat are rated to 500 deg and the plastic 400 deg F. That is my 2 cents.
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The beaker is marked with plastic code "7". From Wikipedia: "In general, plastics that are marked with Resin Identification Codes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 are very unlikely to contain BPA. Some, but not all, plastics that are marked with the Resin Identification Code 7 may be made with BPA."[32] Type 7 is the catch-all "other" class, and some type 7 plastics, such as polycarbonate (sometimes identified with the letters "PC" near the recycling symbol) and epoxy resins, are made from bisphenol A monomer.Only the manufacturer can tell you for sure. The beaker is marked with plastic code "7". From Wikipedia: "In general, plastics that are marked with Resin Identification Codes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 are very unlikely to contain BPA. Some, but not all, plastics that are marked with the Resin Identification Code 7 may be made with BPA."[32] Type 7 is the catch-all "other" class, and some type 7 plastics, such as polycarbonate (sometimes identified with the letters "PC" near the recycling symbol) and epoxy resins, are made from bisphenol A monomer.Only the manufacturer can tell... » Read More The beaker is marked with plastic code "7". From Wikipedia: "In general, plastics that are marked with Resin Identification Codes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 are very unlikely to contain BPA. Some, but not all, plastics that are marked with the Resin Identification Code 7 may be made with BPA."[32] Type 7 is the catch-all "other" class, and some type 7 plastics, such as polycarbonate (sometimes identified with the letters "PC" near the recycling symbol) and epoxy resins, are made from bisphenol A monomer.Only the manufacturer can tell you for sure. « Show Less
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just found some info on Polycarbonate, which is what the Coleman Dinning set is made of! It is not BPA free but the FDA see it is safe for consumer products. Hope this helps.
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BPA is a concern in clear plastics. The container for hot food has a metal interior, the smaller ones are plastic that is unspecified.
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I don't know where Sandra got the idea it is BPA free. The clear plastic that contacts the popcorn when heated is labeled PC for recycling. Polycarbonate is not BPA free. I agree that you should not buy it.
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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?
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3months+ means it is suitable for babies over 3 months & BPA "stands for bisphenol A. BPA is an industrial chemical that has been used to make certain plastics and resins since the 1960s. BPA is found in polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. Polycarbonate plastics are often used in containers that store food and beverages, such as water bottles. They may also be used in other consumer goods."
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No absolutely no BPA. We only use inert plastics that do not contain BPA. For parts in contact with water, we also do not use reprocessed or colored plastics. Reprocessed and colored plastics are sometimes contaminated with heavy metals, arsenic, lead, antimony, cadmium, etc. You can google reprocessed plastic heavy metal contamination or colored plastic heavy metal contamination for more information. Some water coolers use reprocessed plastics to save money. And others use colored plastics in contact with water for cosmetic reasons. We stay clear away from any materials that leach toxins, such as BPA or heavy metals.
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I got this off the steamer's manufacturer's website: "Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical commonly used to make polycarbonate plastic, a clear, shatter-proof material. Progressive makes a conscious effort to avoid these materials when designing and producing our kitchen products."
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I also emailed Mr. Coffee about this directly. Unfortunately, the short answer is "No, it is NOT bpa-free." I have pasted the email reply I received underneath the product webpage link for this model, so if you wish you can verify that there is no mention of bpa-free plastic: http://www.mrcoffee.com/iced-tea-makers/BVMC-TM33.html ------------------------------------- Thank you for contacting Mr. Coffee, a brand of Jarden Consumer Solutions. In response to your inquiry regarding BVMC-TM33; unless it is listed on the website, it is not BPA free. At Jarden Consumer Solutions (JCS), we are committed to producing trusted household products that meet or exceed applicable product standards. BPA is a key component in the production of polycarbonate plastics. Polycarbonates (PC) are used in a variety of applications in the appliance industry where strength, durability and clarity are required. BPA is also present in certain thermo set epoxies used in coatings, adhesives, paints, etc. Phthalates are primarily used in vinyl to make the material more pliable/flexible. A vast majority of our products are made from BPA free plastics such as Polypropylene (PP), Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Styrene-Acrylonitrile (SAN), High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS), Polyethylene (PE), etc. and inorganic materials such as glass, which do not contain BPA. Currently, Polycarbonates (PC) continue to be recognized as safe for food contact applications by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). JCS purchases Polycarbonates (PC) from trusted suppliers, who monitor to ensure what they sell complies with all current federal, state and local health and safety regulations. We appreciate your business and are happy to help if you have any further questions or concerns. Sincerely, Gordon Jarden Consumer Solutions
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I emailed the company directly and was answered quickly, To quote Brianna; " All their products are BPA-Free. Polypropylene #5 is used and research shows that PP5 does not leach carcinogens or endocrine disrupters. The Green Guide categorizes it as the safest reusable plastic for holding food and water." I hope that answered your question. I have had one for 5 years how and absolutely love it!