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Brand: Rubbermaid
Category: Kitchen

Buy New: $4.49

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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

3 reviews
Sales Rank: 8434

Size: 8-Cup
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 3.7 x 7.4 x 7.4
Warranty: 1

MPN: 5168-00 EBLUE
Model: FG5168C3EBLUE
UPC: 071691134893
EAN: 0071691134893
ASIN: B000ATVOUG

Release Date: January 10, 2006
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
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Features:

•	Lids are easy to peel open, even out of the freezer, and retain their shape for years
•	Clear lids allow easy viewing of contents
•	Top rack dishwasher safe and microwave reheatable
•	Sure-grip seal provides superior protection against leaks and spills.
•	Flexible rubber rim on lid conforms tightly to the container.

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Rubbermaid Seal'n Saver, 2 QT Square/8 Cups, Euro blue, Sure-Grip Seal Provides Superior Protection Against Leaks & Spills, Flexible Rubber Rim On Lid Conforms Tightly To Container, Lids Are Easy To Peel Open, Even Out Of The Freezer & Retain Their Shape For Years, Clear Lids Allow Easy Viewing Of Contents, Top Rack Dishwasher Safe & Microwave Reheatable.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars

Rubbermaid Flex & Seal Container May 3, 2008
I would definitely consider getting this type of item from Amazon again. Fast shipping, FREE shipping & great product. I love these flexible lid containers!

5 out of 5 stars

Good product, good price January 12, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This is a good product at a good price. I've used the container multiple times & washed it in the dishwasher, without any problems. I did purchase one of the round flex & seal containers & after washing the cover in the dishwasher, I found it no longer fits the container well (I will likely contact Rubbermaid with this complaint), but I've had no such problem with this square 8 cup container.

4 out of 5 stars

PERFECT SEAL - grips snug and secure, yet easy to open June 10, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

My two favorite types of PLASTIC food storage containers are: (1) these Rubbermaid Flex & Seal containers (which always have the blue edge on the lid), and (2) the Lock-n-Lock brand which has a gasket in the lid and four hinged flaps on the lid that lock onto the sides of the container.

Rubbermaid makes multiple lines of food storage containers, which vary in cost, durability, and security of lids. The Flex & Seal are the best quality, in my opinion anyway. We have owned several of this type, in various sizes, for 3+ years, and are very happy with them.

The lid always stays securely on the container, with NO leaking, ever. My husband takes leftovers (such as spaghetti and sauce) in one of these containers, tosses it into his backpack, carelessly throws the backpack into the car, and the lid never comes off or leaks. We have also taken these containers to picnics.

Yet when it is time to remove the lid, it is easy, because the edges of the lid are flexible and rubbery, and on one corner there is a little tab to grasp.

We have not tried any of the divided containers yet. I am guessing that if a divided container were thrown in a backpack, the food might not stay within its divided section.

No stains yet from tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce, etc.
We usually wash these containers and lids in the dishwasher, only on the top rack off course. They have not shrunk or warped or gotten misshapen in the dishwasher. The lids still work great after a trip through the dishwasher.

The container and the lid are stamped with an identifying letter, such as A or B or C, to aid in finding the right lid for the container. Some of the sizes look similar, so the identifiers are important.

My own complaint or concern, is the same concern I have with all brands of plastic food storage containers. Just about all brands have instructions now that say the container may be used for REHEATING food in the microwave. They don't say whether it is safe to COOK food in these containers in the microwave. Why not? Is there some danger? If there is, at what point is it dangerous? Some cooking is a lot like reheating. If we goof and overheat some leftovers too long, does something unsafe happen? Because of this unknown, I prefer to use glass containers to microwave. However, we still use these plastic containers when we want something that is easy to carry and won't leak.

When someone used a sharp knife to cut servings, while there were still in one of these containers, it left light scratches in the plastic; but that is to be expected from any see-thru plastic container, and the container remains usable and durable with the scratches.

Overall great quality for a reasonable price.

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