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Reusing commercial plastic containers in wich products were purchased to freeze garden produce #851216

Asked September 25, 2023, 5:21 PM EDT

Is it safe to reuse plastic containers in which commercial products were purchased (such as mayonnaise jars, cottage cheese containers, etc., etc. to freeze garden produce? Thanks!

Allegany County Maryland

Expert Response

Hi Florence,

 Thank you for your question.

 You can use the items you gave examples of since they are food-grade. However, some containers may not store foods to the best quality. I'd encourage you to read some tips on freezing from the National Center for Home Food Preservation.

Container: https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/freeze/containers.html

Freezing: https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/freeze.html#gsc.tab=0 

Please reach out if you have additional questions. 

Shauna Henley Replied September 26, 2023, 9:32 AM EDT

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