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I learned that the Chinese company that now produces Pyrex and Corningware products in China, has substituted the formula contents for another one in their manufacturing of new Pyrex products, and perhaps that is what caused them to explode. This makes me feel a lot better. I looked into the inside bottom of the Pyrex items that I own, and noticed that thank G-d, mine were all made in the USA.
However, recently, I bought more of a variety of Pyrex items for relatives of mine as gifts, and the feedback I got back from them recently, is that Pyrex is becoming a hazard to use. Recently, when I brought up this matter to other people, they also shared their harrowing experiences with me about exploding Pyrex baking pans in their ovens, as well as while cooling off on the side of the stove top. While I have bought various sizes of Pyrex baking pans and storage containers, overall I had satisfying experiences with them.
After corresponding with the first forwarded person's email, I was informed that the Pyrex company and Corningware, and their formulas to create their glass various products, was sold to a company (PMC) in China last year. It is very scarey to think that people and their food preparations are no longer safe in their own kitchen, because of the Pyrex problem. I received a forwarded email from their friend who had an explosion in her stove of a Pyrex baking dish.
It was baking at a normal temperature, but had shattered into shards and slivers of glass all over her oven, and of course, the baked food had to be thrown out and the oven cleaned out carefully after it had cooled off.
perfect. then reheat them freezer to oven. I had one for a long time, and finally bought 3 more. i make lasagna in bulk and freeze them.
They can be soaked in hot water to remove residue & are dishwasher-safe on the top rack. I bought 2 glass loaf dishes to replace old baking dishes, & I have used them for baking breads and for meatloaf. Please do not adjust the temperature with this glass item. Another tip: I was always taught to reduce the baking temperature by 25 degrees with glass cookware. I have been pleased with the performance I expect from Pyrex. I recommend use of a non-stick spray before use to make clean up easy.
Goes in the microwave (which is why I wanted it); microwave meatloaf is the best. Good, heavy dish.
I have used pyrex for years. It cleans up perfectly, doesn't scratch or dent, can go in the dishwasher. Metal products have been discarded; pyrex is still in the cupboard. I have tried both metal and glass loaf pans. I always return to the pyrex.
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