Rubbermaid 16-Piece BPA-Free Plastic Food Storage Set, Red Vented Lids - Microwave, Dishwasher Safe: Perfect for Meal Prep, Leftovers, and Kitchen Organization

Leaving my original review for comparison. I originally left 4 stars, changing to 5 now that I've had these a couple of weeks and had a chance to use them, wash them, close and re-open and re-close them.5 stars.Read my pros and cons with this in mind; I wrote them after checking out the containers when I first got them, BEFORE I used them. Having said that; I would move the lids to the pros side. They may not snap on as easily as the older ones, but they do seal well. They cleanup easily also, Add that to the pros. I tried one in the microwave to see what would happen; they seem to do well, no excessive softening or discoloring like the older ones did. I will still be careful what is in them in the microwave just to be safe.All in all; seems to be the quality I expect from Rubbermaid._________________________________________________________________________________________________________4 Stars. I purchased these to replace the older set that I have. You know; the ones with the pinkish-purple lids. I read the reviews and couldn't find anything extremely negative, so I bought them. The containers I am replacing are over 10 years old and may be as much as 14 years old, so only time will tell if this new set will have the longevity I've come to expect in Rubbermaid products.I won't say that I am unhappy with the purchase, just skeptical of the quality and possible lifespan of these new containers.Here is what I found as pros and cons, others may find other points as well.The pros:First off; the price was great! I always watch for sales and this was a good sale.The vented lid seems like a good idea, the vent seals well.There are a good variety of sizes in this set, including one larger container.The cons:The material on these new ones is not as heavy.The lids do not snap on as easily and don't seem to seal as well.Overall; if they have a lifetime close to the last set I bought, they are an exceptional value for the money. Only time will tell the story.I give them 4 stars because I am skeptical that they will last.

These are fantastic containers to reheat and store left overs in. This size is perfect when you have more than just a couple servings of the food left. The lids are vented and fit perfectly and they don't warp out of shape if you wash them in the top of your dishwasher. Very sturdy.

This is one purchase I will never regret. I tossed my 20 year old storage containers and haven’t looked back.the variety of sizes help with leftovers, storage, and food portions. They are throwbacks to when quality mattered. If I could afford the ones made for cereal, pasta, etc. I would grab them in a heartbeat too.

I believe these are the best way to store food. I also use them all over the house and in tool boxes to keep parts straight. I have over a hundred I'm guessing. They're hard to find in the store as a lot of stores carry the cheaper brands

I really do like these bowls. They're nice and sturdy, the lids snap on tightly, and the snap together feature is a great space saver for holding leftovers. The new design with the air vents in the lids for the larger bowls is a great idea - love it for reheating in the microwave.Now for the things that I don't like (and the reason that I only gave 4 stars to a product that I really like). There are ENTIRELY too many small containers. In my wildest dreams, I cannot fathom why they thought somebody would need so many of such tiny containers. I mean, I'm pretty sure that they were not added for any real reason they thought their customers might need them for. Seems to me that they were solely added just because the smaller containers are cheaper to produce, and putting them in these sets allows them to raise the number of pieces in the sets, (remember, the item count includes each bowl AND each lid), which also makes it sound like a better deal, rather than for any foreseeable use for their customers. Of course, I did know what I was buying, they had pictures and everything, but you cannot buy any of their sets that do not include these. What you get with the smaller sets is less of the larger, usable bowls. And buying the larger bowls alone costs so much that it doesn't make any sense to just buy those.Secondly, the bowls stain with tomato sauce. Storing leftovers in the fridge stains most of the time (though there are exceptions, maybe based on what type of sauce it is). Do not EVER put anything with tomato sauce in the microwave, even with the handy new vent lids. It not only stains, but it almost looks like the sauce has kind of melted itself into the bowl. Nothing else that I've ever reheated does this - only tomato sauce, for some reason. And our family loves things with tomato sauce, so we always have to make sure that we have other brands of containers as well, just to use for tomato sauce.I probably will buy them again, and I will probably be frustrated each time because of these things, but like I said at the beginning, they are nice sturdy bowls with lids that snap on tightly and seal well. Can't have everything, I guess.

I purchased this Rubbermaid container set to supplement a larger 40-piece set of the same style that I recently bought at a local store. We required additional medium-sized containers. I was pleased to find a 16-piece set on Amazon, as purchasing the same quantity at the local store would have cost an extra $30, given that they were sold in three-container packs. I am very satisfied with the quality of these containers and lids. The plastic is thick and durable, and some lids even include a vent for microwaving. The set offers excellent value, with two depth sizes included. I have not detected any lingering odors. While tomato-based sauces may stain them, I suggest using the same container(s) repeatedly for such items to minimize staining multiple containers.