Originally Posted by cimarron
OK...guess I have to plead ignorance on the slow-cooker liners. Never ever heard of these until this topic and discussion. Does anyone know if cooking food in plastic is safe, for sure? Petroleum products combined with food just leave me wondering about safety. Has anyone read anything verifying no plastic "leaks" into the food...at cooking temps sustained all day or all night? I sounds like it would be a -wonderful- tool, IF it's 100% safe. Lost family members to cancer, etc. so am maybe am being too cautious. ANYWAY, has anyone read any studies on this topic?
i haven't read anything - but they seem to be made of the same stuff turkey cooking bags are made of and they've been around a long time. in fact they're in the same section of the store if you're looking for them. not really sure if they're plastic or something else. i'll have to look when i get home.