Ziploc® Brand Freezer and Storage Bags may be used for microwave reheating and defrosting. When defrosting or reheating, always open the zipper one inch to vent. Be careful when reheating foods that are high in fat or sugar content (bacon, pastries), because these foods reheat very quickly and may exceed the softening point of the bags.

Ziploc® Brand Sandwich Bags and Snack Bags should not be used in the microwave because they are too thin.

Ziploc® Zip’n Steam® Bags are specially designed for microwave steam cooking. They are made of two layers of plastic laminated together that are formulated to stand up to the high temperatures of cooking in the microwave, so they will not get soft and flimsy. When pressure builds up in the bags, specially designed vents allow it to escape. Always allow the bag to stand for one minute before handling. When opening, hold the top of the bag, as the blue area above the zipper remains fairly cool to the touch, and open the bag away from your body to allow the hot steam to escape.

No. Ziploc® Brand Bags are not designed to withstand the extreme heat of boiling.

It's not necessary to wrap food before freezing in Ziploc® Brand Freezer Bags. However, it's helpful to freeze hamburger patties, chops, and other meats with plastic wrap between them for easy separation.

Yes.

Ziploc® Brand Bags are airtight plastic bags that can be used in countless ways. They’re great for keeping food fresh, organizing your belongings, storing bulky items, taking food on the go, protecting valuables and more.

Yes, Ziploc® Brand Bags are a great way to keep your coupons organized. Use a bag for the coupons you’re going to use during your next shopping trip, and another bag for coupons you’re not going to use right away. You can also organize your coupons by category. For example, you could create a bag for snack coupons, a bag for meat coupons, a bag for juice coupons and so forth.

There are three safe ways to defrost food:
        1) In the refrigerator
        2) In cold water
        3) In the microwave.

However, there are important things to keep in mind while using these defrosting methods. To learn how to defrost food safely, visit http://www.fsis.usda.gov/fact_sheets/Big_Thaw/index.asp.

Ziploc® Brand Freezer Bags are sealable bags that are specially designed to keep air out and help prevent freezer burn. They’re ideal for freezing fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, baked goods, cooked food, leftovers and cheese.

Ziploc® Brand Sandwich Bags are made from Polyethylene Plastic Resin #4. They are recyclable in the few communities that accept Polyethylene Plastic Resin #4. The outer box is made from recycled paperboard (minimum 35% post-consumer content) and is recyclable.

Ziploc® Brand products allow you to get more out of your food because they keep food fresher, longer. Rather than having to throw food away because it has spoiled, Ziploc® Brand products help keep food fresh. Use Ziploc® Brand products to help you freeze food, prevent freezer burn, defrost food, and to keep food fresher in the refrigerator, cupboard and on the go.

Ziploc® Brand Bags are made from Polyethylene Plastic Resin #4. It is recyclable in the few communities that accept Polyethylene Plastic Resin #4. The outer box is made from recycled paperboard (minimum 35% post-consumer content) and is recyclable.

Ziploc® Brand products are generally available in grocery, drug, hardware, and discount stores. Ziploc® Brand products may also be available at your favorite online retailer. U.S. residents can also order Ziploc® Brand products through the SC Johnson Direct Mail Order Service. For product availability or credit card orders, please call 1-800-848-2588. You can also fax orders to 1-920-751-5850.To see featured, hard-to-find SC Johnson products, visit the Online Mail Order Service