Plastic Containers

I store 700 gallons of distilled water and rotate supplies since the safe "life expectancy" is supposed to be around a year so says the Mire's store manager when asked of its manufacturing lifetime and plastic container. Can you imagine the use of storing anything in glass or ceramic during a 9.5 Richter earthquake. I think not.There goes your water supply. My concern is also safety of plastics for storage. But they do seem like the best choice for safety of the contents during extreme jarring and juggling about.

Offered by Bill.

I read somewhere that the plastic containers leach into the water. In my search to verify that I came across this article.

Offered by Pat.

Most people don't know this, because it is not very publicized, but plastic leaches into the foods that are stored in it, especially oils. It may sound far fetched, but I have seen programs on this, and scientists have proved it. They don't know which plastics are harmful and which are not, therefore, all plastics should be avoided when it comes to food storage, and cooking. If you cook in the microwave, use glass or ceramic. Always try to use glass or ceramic for all food storage.

Anna B.

At the Country Store and other preparedness sites, there is an item called Gamma-seal lids. This is a screw on adapter and screw on lid that fits most 5 gal plastic buckets. They sell for about $9.00 each. Place your prepackaged food items in the bucket, screw down tight and it is as waterproof as possible. I have read where you should line the bucket with heavy duty plastic bags to ensure the food does not pick up any contaminates from the plastic bucket.

Offered by Mary.