Thursday, October 13, 2011
Food safe buckets...
I just bought several 5 gal buckets with lids from Lowe's. They are silver in color and go for 2.68. The lids were 1.78. These were originaly purchased to pack with pre-packaged food just to keep them safe, more or less. I did notice that right next to them they had some white buckets that said "food grade". They were about two bucks higher in total. I wondered if the silver ones were food grade or not so I called the company's number on the lid. The customer service rep stated that the silver buckets are in fact food safe as well. She stated that the release agent is the same and that due to the color they are not allowed to call them "food grade" even though they are still "food safe". That sounds like a much cheaper alternative to me, and maybe they won't stick out as much as the white ones during transport, etc. My question is does anyone else know anything about using this type of bucket. I'm still a little skeptical and would value a second opinion. Thanks ahead of time for any advice. Y'all have a good 'un.
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My thoughts on storage buckets like that is:
ReplyDelete1) my food never touches the wall of the bucket. Always double bag.
2) They always serve other purposes. Once the bucket is used, I can use it for storing... whatever. Nails, brass, compost, anything.
3) Cheap is cheap. If I can save a couple of dollars, it adds up.
4) But I always double bag. That way, I'm not ruining 30# of rice if something breaks in, just one or two 2# bags.
I am interested as well. That is a good price. I need to get mylars and oxygen suckers too. Right now I have canned goods but no staples. Mostly fear at expense and complication I think. Good post!
ReplyDeleteI have found some Sub shops around here sell pickle buckets for $1 or $2 with lids.
ReplyDeleteYer gonna bag and then mylar bag with dessicants and o2 absorbers, right?
ReplyDeleteSo why does the "food grade matter, anyway?
Good comments by all but I must ask Mr. B: I understand the mylar thing, but if the buckets are food grade, then why do I need to bag? Isn't that just over redundant?
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ReplyDeleteI know I am not Mr. B but we store our food like this all the time so To answer your question about why bag something if its in a food grade bucket. I do it in case something happens to the bucket. I have had several instances that when stacked up the lids have cracked. So for me, bagging and sealing them in mylar bags is a safety precaution. You can get the bags in all sizes, and now they have them with zip locks.
ReplyDeleteWe get our buckets at the local grocery store in the bakery and deli department. They are usually free or .50 cents. They come in 2,3 and 5 gallon size. They work great and have tight fitting lids with gaskets. Remember, even if food is double bagged and in a bucket, weasels, mice and rats can and will chew through if they are hungry enough. We have several mouse traps in our storage areas and check for droppings around our food supply. We have had evidence of mice, but they have not bothered our food storage thus far. Don't forget to rotate and label your buckets.
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Thanks, Glock Mom. I was just curious. I'm all about redundancy, just was never sure about the bags. I haven't had a lid crack personally, but surely appreciate hearing about it first hand from a prepper. I will look into mylar from here on out.
ReplyDeleteThanks to Rose, also. I use a bunch of traps and glue traps to avoid damage and so far it has worked out well. Kinda nipping it in the bud, if you will. I have been given some buckets by the local bakery, but they have since quit giving them away. Still looking, though.Keep up the good writing.
ReplyDeleteBubba, some of these buckets are sprayed with insecticide. I always use mylar bags.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Stephen. That's the kinda' stuff I'm looking for. I guess it's mylar from here on out.
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