This is an UPDATE to my previous post on 8/12/11
The question of PUL fabric being food safe is popping up everywhere and so has reusable snack/sandwich bag options. My search to answer this question is proving to be almost impossible but I can say for certain that some are SAFER than others. What I have found is that if it is labeled as being BPA, PVC, Lead and Phthalate free-you can be pretty confident that it is safe. Some manufacturers will clearly state this. Others will use descriptions such as "CPSIA complaint" or "certified food safe" and will require a bit more research on your part.
As a resource, I have compiled a list of reusable snack bag manufacturers with a description of materials used and links to their respective sites. Please feel free to suggest more!
Lunchskins
Made from a thick cotton fabric that is coated with a food-safe polyurethane liner
SnackTAXI
The exterior is comprised of 100% cotton, and the interior is lined with polyurethane coated nylon
Planet Wise Snack Bags
Lining is EVA which is the same material that has been used in hosiptal IV bags and food containers
Reusies
100% cotton, lined with water-resistant 100% nylon
reuseit (formerly ACME Bags)
lightweight nylon
WasteNot Saks
cotton exterior and lined with a water-resistant, food safe nylon
Itzy Ritzy Snack Happened
100% cotton fabric exterior with PVC-free waterproof lining interior
The Fresh Snack Pack
Made of EVA
Happy Snacking!
DD
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