Food-Grade EVA Wrap in Mats
September 10, 2007, by Debra Lynn Dadd
Question from Natalie
Just wondering if you have any opinions about "food grade EVA" found in the wrap-in-mats. I bought one for my son for his lunch bag and am now wondering about the inner lining of EVA touching his food. I'm considering purchasing another (for snacks) but am a bit put off by the lining. I'd love to know what you think about it and if you think it is "safe" to use.
Debra's Answer
EVA is ethylene-vinyl acetate, a polyethylene plastic (one of the least toxic of the plastics).
It's no more toxic than a sandwich bag.
Updated 2020: Read more about food-grade plastics here.
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