Browsing: these precautions will help you store leftovers properly to help keep you and your family safe.

Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Look for airtight and food grade containers. If made from plastic, check for a ā€œBPA-freeā€ label. BPA, or Bisphenol A, is a chemical found in hard plastics and is a known endocrine disruptor, according to theĀ National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Many manufacturers have since removed BPA from their products. You should also avoid containers with recycling codes 3, 6 or 7, per theĀ American Academy of Pediatricsā€˜ recommendations. Containers with these codes contain phthalates, styrene and bisphenols, respectively.