Rubbermaid Brilliance Pantry Food Storage Container, 16 Cup, Clear

These are a bit pricey when not on sale but are my favorite food storage product by far. They don't hold on to food stains, so easy to clean, top stays on very securely when in a cooler, etc.

Let me start by saying I love this product. It has allowed us to transition away from the mess of storing left overs to a very organized way. The see thru containers, the multifunction are all great pluses for me. My issue comes that it appears after 6 to 8 months there starts to be a breakdown in the material. It started with small micro fractures and end with a large crack, that renders the product unusable. I am highly disappointed as we love the product, but it was expensive. We made an investment and it has failed us.

I have purchased a set of these twice. The first time my containers lasted a good year before any concerns arose. Then we started noticing them cracking. So we got a new set because we liked them so much. The new set lasted approximately 4 months before we started noticing cracking. Many of the cracks turned into full on brakes like a hairline fracture. We loved these containers but would like better durability. We only hamd washed them and they didn't have a lot of microwave use. We think we will be going with glass next.

I really hoped these would be amazing food storage containers. I actually ditched all of my old containers when I bought these, because the promise and trust of the Rubbermaid brand is so strong with me. However, after using them for a few months, I've realized they really don't hold up that well at all. All of my containers have developed stress cracks in various places, and have also showed bubbling along the walls. Is that bubbling plastic making it into the food I'm eating? :\ I'd love to continue to buy additional ones of these from Rubbermaid, but these just haven't been reliable.

At first I really liked this product and started to replace all my other containers with various sizes of this one so therefore the age and usage of them all varies. I've been using the product in general for a little less than a year I suppose and started to notice cracks appearing in different ones. I've already thrown away a couple of the smaller ones thinking it was something I did wrong but now noticing something different. Yesterday I put a perfectly clear 3.2 cup container in the dishwasher and it came out this morning cracked and looking like a spider web. I went back to read about the care recommendations again and there was nothing specific about dishwashers. very disappointed. Jury still out whether I will buy again.

I bought a set of these for my dad several months ago. However, I don't keep my receipts for things like this. It worked fine... until it didn't. Now the lid refuses to come off. My dad is in his 80's. I finally got the lid off. The lid LOOKS fine. I put it back on and sealed it, and once again, the lid won't come off. I put the lid on the other container, and confirmed that the problem is the lid, not the container. I came to the website to see if they could give me a replacement (at least the lid), but their warranty program requires a receipt. Sigh. I cannot recommend these.

I couldn't wait to try out this product since it states, stain resistant, odor resistant and spill proof. I sadly have to report that it is so not stain resistant. If I wanted this outcome and I would continued to buy the cheap disposable containers. Money wasted.

Like others have reported these are subject to fractures/cracks. (see image attached) I've had them approx 10-14 months. Everything is hand washed and rarely used in microwave. Extremely disappointed because I've invested quite a bit so I could eliminate other storage containers. Bought 2 sets from big box store and several more from local supermarkets. Resisted glass because of weight...too many would be too much for fridge shelves. Time to start over!

I've had these containers for a few months now. I maybe use them once a week or every 2 weeks. I'm pretty disappointed that they're cracked already. I dont microwave in them and I dont even own a dishwasher...everything's hand washed. I wish the quality was better considering they're price.

As everyone mentions, these will cloud and shatter if microwaved. I was kind of ok with that, given that it is a plastic product, but a whole bunch of my pieces are no longer leak-proof. The top part kind of flares up, and water escapes from the sides. I wish I knew this before buying a 36 and a 22 piece set!