Using plastic food containers may be a cost-effective option for storing leftovers, but it also has some dangerous drawbacks.

Specifically, my mom uses — and adores — her reliably sturdy Pyrex food storage containers, made from non-toxic glass.

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In the case of plastic food storage containers, those chemicals can leach into your food, particularly if you’re storing food that is highly fatty, acidic, or alkaline.

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