Plastic Ain’t the Move: Why Coolers Could Be Leaching Into Your BBQ

I used to rest my meat in the same cooler I used for tailgates, pool parties and my kids lacrosse games. Until I learned that heating plastic can unleash a cocktail of chemicals into your food.

The Science

  • BPA: Known hormone disruptor. Linked to reproductive issues and possible cancer risks.

  • Phthalates: Interfere with your body’s hormone system.

  • Styrene: Found in polystyrene coolers. Considered a possible carcinogen.

When you place a 200\u00b0+ pork shoulder into a plastic box\u2026 you\u2019re not just sealing in heat. You might be sealing in health risks.

No One Talks About This

BBQ culture focuses on rubs, smoke rings, and sauce. But what about food safety? That should be part of the conversation.

The FDA, CDC, and CPSC all agree:

Heated plastics release chemicals. That\u2019s why I stopped using coolers altogether and created PITBOX™.

With a stainless steel insert and BPA-free materials, it’s built for hot meat. No leaching. No weird smells. Just clean, rested BBQ.

You wouldn’t smoke Wagyu on a gas grill. Don’t rest meat in a plastic bin.

Get the science. Get the flavor. Get a PITBOX™

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