Not all plastics are created equal. For containers that you can feel safe storing your food items in, look for these specific ...

Polypropylene, a complex plastic, is generally considered safe for humans. It’s FDA-approved for food contact and is often used for containers like those that hold yogurt and butter products.

A 2 represents “HDPE, or high-density polyethylene, found in [items like] cooking oil bottles and milk jugs. It’s hard to break down and considered [food] safe,” Tunick said.

A 2 represents “HDPE, or high-density polyethylene, found in [items like] cooking oil bottles and milk jugs. It’s hard to break down and considered [food] safe,” Tunick said.