Re: Concern about Vitamix Containers

[Guest guest]

I, too, had serious concerns when I was considering upgrading from my stainless

Vitamix to the new container. I am allergic to most plastics, and go to great

lengths to avoid them in my home, which is, of course, virtually impossible. I

did a LOT of research before buying my 5200 Vitamix, and because of the severe

issues I had had in the past with plastics, I was hesitant, but after not

reacting when trying a friends Vitamix, I went ahead and got my 5200. I was

quite nervous to do soup in it, since I know heat releases plastics offgassing

that may not occur during cooler usage, but I am THRILLED to report, I had no

issues at all. I am sort of like the canary in the coal mine-if I don't react,

it isn't likely others will either, since I am SO sensitive. I have been using

my 5200 for almost two years now, and I make soup in it at LEAST once a day,

often more, and I also make sauces and gravies in it-no problems at all. Having

had to part with a VAST amount of kitchen gadgets, silicone cookware, plastic

based utensils, etc., I had a lot of hesitation about investing in the 5200, but

I actually realize now that I am better off than with my 4000 SS model, which

contained nickel. Hope this gives you a bit of insight.

>

> > Hello ,

> >

> > I am so sorry that I didn't reply to your previous post. I did see it, and

> > thought that I had replied to it, but as sometimes happens, I started a

reply,

> > then it got buried in my " drafts " folder and never completed.

> >

> > Regarding the wet and dry containers, there is quite a bit of difference.

> >

> > If you go to:

> > Links > 2 - Container Questions

> > You will find four different posts that contain information about the dry

> > container. If there are any questions you have after reading those posts,

> > please ask them. I PROMISE to reply!

> >

> > About the Pro 500 coming with a dry container - it does not.

> >

> > The wet container that came with your machine can do everything except turn

> > grains into flower WELL (it CAN turn grains into flour, but as the posts in

> > the archives explain, the dry container is specifically designed to do a

> > better job).

> >

> > I can get you a dry container for $99. " Technically " , that " package deal

> > price " is only supposed to apply if your Pro 500 was purchased within the

past

> > 3 months. I have a good relationship with the Home Office, and considering

> > your bad experience with someone in the Customer Service department, I am

> > certain they would allow me to sell you a dry container for $99 regardless

of

> > how long ago you bought your machine.

> >

> > Blessings,

> > Lea Ann Savage

> > Satellite Beach, FL

> > (321) 773-7088 (home)

> > (321-961-9219 (cell)

> > www.BlenderLady.com

> > (AKA the Vitamix Lady :-)

>

[Guest guest]

Hello Arlene,Vitamix has researched glass for years, but high powered blenders and glass are simply a bad mix - no matter how thick (gets really heavy) you make the glass, it just can't stand up to 37,000 RPMS when something like a stray date pit gets flung into it (by comparison, a regular blender only spins at 10,000 RPMs).I trust that the copolyester is safe, but we can never know for sure unless we become scientists and run our own tests!The way I think about the question about the copolyester and the possibility that chemicals are leading is the same as what I think about eating foods that aren't organic. I do the best that I can and, "eating a conventional apple is better than eating a Snickers Bar any day".In this case, I'd say, "eating soup made in a Vitamix (additive, preservative, and MSG -free, beats eating 's any day" :-)

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)www.BlenderLady.com(AKA the Vitamix Lady :-)<))><

On Apr 30, 2012, at 7:56 PM, Lapidus wrote:

I just bought the 5200 model and was surprised to hear that both the wet and dry containers are not made of glass but are made from a plastic called eastman tritan copolyester. I googled this material and although some people feel it is very safe with no BPA others say it has not been thoroughly tested. I am worried because I like to use the vitamix to make hot soups and fear the release of plasticides when the container is heated. Does anyone have information on this issue.Thanks,Arlene Lapidus

From: son <swrightson14@...> Vitamix < > Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 7:15 PM Subject: Re: Wet and Dry Containers/Lea Ann

The reason this list is so wonderful is that YOU are!

Thank you so much for this, and I will contact you privately.

And my apologies for not answering sooner, but we travel a bit for business

and have been gone.

(And oh boy do I have a lot of messages to go through!)

W.

On 4/18/12 5:35 AM Lea Ann Savage wrote:

> Hello ,

>

> I am so sorry that I didn't reply to your previous post. I did see it, and

> thought that I had replied to it, but as sometimes happens, I started a reply,

> then it got buried in my "drafts" folder and never completed.

>

> Regarding the wet and dry containers, there is quite a bit of difference.

>

> If you go to:

> Links > 2 - Container Questions

> You will find four different posts that contain information about the dry

> container. If there are any questions you have after reading those posts,

> please ask them. I PROMISE to reply!

>

> About the Pro 500 coming with a dry container - it does not.

>

> The wet container that came with your machine can do everything except turn

> grains into flower WELL (it CAN turn grains into flour, but as the posts in

> the archives explain, the dry container is specifically designed to do a

> better job).

>

> I can get you a dry container for $99. "Technically", that "package deal

> price" is only supposed to apply if your Pro 500 was purchased within the past

> 3 months. I have a good relationship with the Home Office, and considering

> your bad experience with someone in the Customer Service department, I am

> certain they would allow me to sell you a dry container for $99 regardless of

> how long ago you bought your machine.

>

> Blessings,

> Lea Ann Savage

> Satellite Beach, FL

> (321) 773-7088 (home)

> (321-961-9219 (cell)

> www.BlenderLady.com

> (AKA the Vitamix Lady :-)

[Guest guest]

WOW - thanks for the testimonial - this is great to know!

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)www.BlenderLady.com(AKA the Vitamix Lady :-)<))><

On Apr 30, 2012, at 8:06 PM, wrote:

I, too, had serious concerns when I was considering upgrading from my stainless Vitamix to the new container. I am allergic to most plastics, and go to great lengths to avoid them in my home, which is, of course, virtually impossible. I did a LOT of research before buying my 5200 Vitamix, and because of the severe issues I had had in the past with plastics, I was hesitant, but after not reacting when trying a friends Vitamix, I went ahead and got my 5200. I was quite nervous to do soup in it, since I know heat releases plastics offgassing that may not occur during cooler usage, but I am THRILLED to report, I had no issues at all. I am sort of like the canary in the coal mine-if I don't react, it isn't likely others will either, since I am SO sensitive. I have been using my 5200 for almost two years now, and I make soup in it at LEAST once a day, often more, and I also make sauces and gravies in it-no problems at all. Having had to part with a VAST amount of kitchen gadgets, silicone cookware, plastic based utensils, etc., I had a lot of hesitation about investing in the 5200, but I actually realize now that I am better off than with my 4000 SS model, which contained nickel. Hope this gives you a bit of insight.

>

> > Hello ,

> >

> > I am so sorry that I didn't reply to your previous post. I did see it, and

> > thought that I had replied to it, but as sometimes happens, I started a reply,

> > then it got buried in my "drafts" folder and never completed.

> >

> > Regarding the wet and dry containers, there is quite a bit of difference.

> >

> > If you go to:

> > Links > 2 - Container Questions

> > You will find four different posts that contain information about the dry

> > container. If there are any questions you have after reading those posts,

> > please ask them. I PROMISE to reply!

> >

> > About the Pro 500 coming with a dry container - it does not.

> >

> > The wet container that came with your machine can do everything except turn

> > grains into flower WELL (it CAN turn grains into flour, but as the posts in

> > the archives explain, the dry container is specifically designed to do a

> > better job).

> >

> > I can get you a dry container for $99. "Technically", that "package deal

> > price" is only supposed to apply if your Pro 500 was purchased within the past

> > 3 months. I have a good relationship with the Home Office, and considering

> > your bad experience with someone in the Customer Service department, I am

> > certain they would allow me to sell you a dry container for $99 regardless of

> > how long ago you bought your machine.

> >

> > Blessings,

> > Lea Ann Savage

> > Satellite Beach, FL

> > (321) 773-7088 (home)

> > (321-961-9219 (cell)

> > www.BlenderLady.com

> > (AKA the Vitamix Lady :-)

>

[Guest guest]

Did they ever say while they no longer have the stainless steel container.. I

think for some of us .. we would prefer it

>

> > Hello ,

> >

> > I am so sorry that I didn't reply to your previous post. I did see it, and

> > thought that I had replied to it, but as sometimes happens, I started a

reply,

> > then it got buried in my " drafts " folder and never completed.

> >

> > Regarding the wet and dry containers, there is quite a bit of difference.

> >

> > If you go to:

> > Links > 2 - Container Questions

> > You will find four different posts that contain information about the dry

> > container. If there are any questions you have after reading those posts,

> > please ask them. I PROMISE to reply!

> >

> > About the Pro 500 coming with a dry container - it does not.

> >

> > The wet container that came with your machine can do everything except turn

> > grains into flower WELL (it CAN turn grains into flour, but as the posts in

> > the archives explain, the dry container is specifically designed to do a

> > better job).

> >

> > I can get you a dry container for $99. " Technically " , that " package deal

> > price " is only supposed to apply if your Pro 500 was purchased within the

past

> > 3 months. I have a good relationship with the Home Office, and considering

> > your bad experience with someone in the Customer Service department, I am

> > certain they would allow me to sell you a dry container for $99 regardless

of

> > how long ago you bought your machine.

> >

> > Blessings,

> > Lea Ann Savage

> > Satellite Beach, FL

> > (321) 773-7088 (home)

> > (321-961-9219 (cell)

> > www.BlenderLady.com

> > (AKA the Vitamix Lady :-)

>