Suspicion Confirmed re Glass vs. Plastic

Thank you, thank you ABC News for confirming on a televised report March 30, 2011, my suspicion about plastic food containers (see my January post:  Storing Food - Glass vs. Plastic):
http://maeke-caringandsharing.blogspot.com/2011/01/storing-food-glass-vs-plastic.html

A study shows that non-glass food containers (including plastic in particular) contribute to higher levels of bisphenol A (BPA) in people who eat foods that are in these containers. The concern is the relationship of higher BPA levels to a variety of health issues, including cancer and heart and prostrate problems.  To read the complete newscast, please visit:

http://abcnewsradio.squarespace.com/health-news/study-eating-fresh-food-reduces-exposure-to-bpa.html

Be well!

Storing Food - Glass Vs. Plastic Containers

Years ago when part of a committee studying refuse disposal, I came to appreciate the cleanliness of glass and the toxicity of plastic when it deterioraes.  For a long time it seemed to me that food stored in glass containers not only tasted better when finally eaten but that it also stayed "good" longer.  What I learned through the study prompted me to actually put it to the test.  Sure enough, food stored in plastic spoiled faster than food I stored in glass.  I still maintain, too, that the food taken from the glass containers taste purer/fresher than those from the plastic containers. 

Since many elements can cause plastic to deteriorate, it seems logical to me that acids, oils, and other components in foods can break down plastic to some degree -- something that I personally prefer not to consume, if I have a choice.  Often times I take microwavable foods packaged in plastic out of their containers and put them in a microwavable container before cooking them.  Then if there is any left over, it is easy to cover the container with pretty much anything and store it so that it remains in the glass container.