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Don't Reuse Zip-lock Bags Containing Meat

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Date: 01/17/2008 Topic: Green Living > Reusing  
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Someone mentioned washing and reusing zip-lock bags. I'd like to offer this side note: Please do not reuse bags that have contained meats. I'd rather throw away the bag, than to possibly get sick from contaminated plastic. It just isn't worth it.

By Barbara from TN
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By Marie France (1) Profile Contact
I usually wrap my meat in a saran wrap and place it in the Zip-lock Bags and not worry about contamination.
marie france

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By lisa n (Guest Post)
I once saw a thing to put in the dishwasher to clean zip lock bags but I cant find it again. It makes them ok to use again.

Posted on 10/12/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By barb (Guest Post)
I wash them out in hot soapy water then I store things in then in my junk drawer, it looks a lot nicer then everything thrown in there.

Posted on 02/13/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Elizabeth (Guest Post)
If you turn your bags inside out and put them through a very hot wash (some people stick them in the dishwasher, I prefer to save the baggies and throw them in with a load of laundry washed with hot water). Then I don't see how it's any different than reusing Tupperware that's contained meat.

Posted on 01/28/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By LI Roe (67) Profile Contact
I reuse my zip locks depending on what was in them. When it comes to meat, though, I do reuse, but only to dispose of coffee grinds if I have too much for the garden or anything wet that I don't want to just dump in the garbage can.

LI Roe

Posted on 01/17/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By MartyD (467) Profile Contact
I reuse a few of mine for small, opened bags of frozen veggies to keep them fresh. These are placed on the freezer door when I use up the product. I reuse the ones which I use to keep my loaves of rye bread fresh. They go back into the bread basket when empty. All the others get thrown in the trash.

Posted on 01/17/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

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