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    KitchenFood Storage ContainersPyrex Simply Store 12-Pack Glass Food Storage Containers Set
    #16 of 16
    Pyrex Simply Store 12-Pack Glass Food Storage Containers Set

    Key Specs

    Price

    $34.99 USD

    Container Material

    Soda Lime Glass

    Lid Material

    Food Grade PP

    Max Oven Temperature

    425°F

    Pyrex

    Pyrex Simply Store 12-Pack Glass Food Storage Containers Set

    #16 of 16 food storage containers tested

    5.6R3 Score / 10
    There are better options - here's why.
    Safety
    5.794% weight
    Efficacy
    4.36% weight
    Usability
    8.61% weight

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    The bottom line

    What the product listing won't tell you

    Know before you buy

    The snap-on lids are not airtight or leakproof. Pyrex Simply Store is designed for home refrigerator use — if you pack lunches or transport food, these lids will shift and leak.

    Buy it if

    • You primarily store leftovers in the refrigerator and want a safe glass alternative to plastic

    Pyrex Simply Store 12-Pack Glass Food Storage Containers Set

    Pyrex

    Pyrex Simply Store 12-Pack Glass Food Storage Containers Set

    $34.99
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    Pyrex Simply Store 12-Pack Glass Food Storage Containers Set

    Pyrex

    Pyrex Simply Store 12-Pack Glass Food Storage Containers Set

    $34.99Buy on Amazon

    $34.99

    Buy on Amazon

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  1. You want the simplest possible daily use — one-handed snap lids open and close effortlessly

  2. You need an affordable 12-container glass set for under $35

  3. You trust the Pyrex heritage brand and want easy replacement lid availability

    4. Skip if

    • You need leakproof containers for transporting lunches, soups, or liquids

    • You want borosilicate glass — Pyrex US uses soda-lime glass since 1998, which has thermal shock limitations

    • You want PFAS-free verification on lid materials

    What's inside

    Specs the product listing doesn't explain

    Safety & Materials

    What your food and family come into contact with every use

    Container MaterialSoda Lime Glass
    Lid MaterialFood Grade PP
    Dishwasher SafeYes
    BPA-FreeYes
    Efficacy

    What determines how well this performs its core job

    Max Oven Temperature425°F
    Usability

    Ease of use, maintenance, and longevity

    Price$34.99 USD
    Seal TypeSnap-On
    Price Per Piece$2.92 USD

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    How we scored it

    3 criteria - open any layer to see exactly what we found

    5.7

    Safety

    Good

    4.3

    Efficacy

    Mixed

    8.6

    Usability

    Excellent

    Material SafetyCritical
    94%
    8.0▾
    R3 Verdict

    Pyrex soda-lime glass is chemically inert and FDA-approved — proven safe for food contact across decades of use. The PP lids are BPA-free by nature, though like most brands in this category, Pyrex has not published PFAS-free testing for the lid material.

    Criteria

    Container Body Material
    9/10

    Soda-lime glass is chemically inert and FDA-approved — safe for daily food contact. Pyrex US uses tempered soda-lime (not borosilicate), so avoid sudden freezer-to-hot-oven transitions.

    Lid Material
    7/10

    BPA-free polypropylene lids are FDA-approved and safe at normal storage temperatures — a reliable plastic choice for food-contact lids.

    BPA-Free
    Functional PerformanceImportant
    6%
    6.6▾
    R3 Verdict

    Glass handles 425°F oven temperatures safely, but the snap-on lid design is the main functional limitation. Without locking clips, these lids can shift during transport. Better for fridge storage than packed lunches.

    Criteria

    Oven-Safe Maximum Temperature
    10/10

    Oven-safe to 425°F in a preheated oven — suitable for reheating and light baking, but avoid broiling or rapid temperature changes.

    Daily UsabilityNice to have
    1%
    10▾
    R3 Verdict

    The simplicity of one-handed snap lids is a genuine usability advantage for daily home use — pop off with one hand, no latches to fumble with. Both containers and lids go in the dishwasher, and they stack neatly.

    Criteria

    Dishwasher Safe
    10/10

    Both glass containers and PP lids are dishwasher safe — containers on any rack, lids on the top rack.

    Where to buy

    Verified retailer - current pricing

    Starting price

    $34.99

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    #16 of 16 food storage containers reviewed

    10/10

    Confirmed BPA-free for both the glass containers and polypropylene lids.

    PFAS-Free Lid Seal
    5/10

    Pyrex has not published PFAS-free testing for the lid material — common across most brands in this category.

    Seal Type
    5/10

    Snap-on lids push on without locking — adequate for refrigerator storage but will not prevent leaks during transport.

    Lid Mechanism Ease
    10/10

    Simple one-handed snap lids lift on and off effortlessly — the easiest daily use in this comparison.

    Stackable Design
    10/10

    Containers stack flat when lidded — efficient for both fridge organization and cabinet storage.