As a former consultant, I feel the need to get this out there. I have supported Tupperware for a long time, the majority of my kitchen is outfitted in Tupperware, but I’m slowly converting it. I just can not support a company that believes a harmful chemical is safe, a company that wouldn’t initially come clean about just what it’s products contained. I do not want to post the full article, but will quote a few excerpts.

Certain Tupperware products are made from polycarbonate, including serving products and Rock ‘N Serve? storage and cooking containers. However, polycarbonate is NOT used in Tupperware baby bottles or toys.

On the strength of the repeated governmental scrutiny that polycarbonate has had, Tupperware continues to believe the material is safe. However, as Tupperware has the highest regard for the safety of the consumers of its products and the functionality of these products, it will continue to closely monitor this scientific debate and research the best materials for use in its products.

You can check out Tupperware’s BPA FAQ for more information or skip straight to the list. Unfortunately, not all items are on the list. We can’t be certain that some BPA-containing items were left off. And if you were thinking of just checking the recycling codes on your items, you’re out of luck. Tupperware items carry a lifetime guarantee and therefore are not expected to be recycled and so do not require codes.

The list, as I said, contains only a few items on it. The ever popular Heat ‘N Serve and Rock ‘N Serve line do contain BPA! Other popular items include the Microsteamer, the Oval Microwave Cooker, and the Microwave Luncheon Plates. I suspect the Sheerly Elegant line of items also contain BPA, they seem to be same type of plastic as some confirmed items.

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