Leaking Freezer Bags???

I bought cheap store-brand bags that leaked.
Ziplocks don't leak. I still put my stuff in a plastic container to thaw, though. I have a big rubbermaid tote for the large packages, and I always have to rinse out the yuk at the bottom. My dogfood fridge has a big tray with a 1" lip so most of the icky blood is contained.
You may be able to find trays at a restaurant supply store. Not sure where mine came from.

I put the meat in sandwich bags and then in freezer bags. Yes, my bags leak and I buy the cheapest out of Aldi's because I'm just going to throw them away. I put the bag in plastic containers, or at teh very least put a paper towel under it for easy clean up.

Even the heavy duty freezer bags can leak if you are shoving in RMBs (especially chicken backs).

I have several plastic tubs that I put the bags in to defrost - whether in the dog fridge or on the counter.

They almost always leak when thawing so I quit getting the more expensive freezer bags and switched to the plain storage bags - they leak too, but are cheaper. I put the bags in cake pans in the frig to contain the mess.

I buy the cheapest freezer bags from walmart as I always throw them away when I'm done. They leak. I put the bags in a tupperwear container when I have then thawing so contain the mess.

Yeah, they all leak. So gross. I use Tupperware too when thawing in the refrigerator.

Thanks yall - Now I know I'm not going crazy! - I bought the Ziplocs from the Costco and was so surprised....But now that I know it is normal....will make sure to use a rubber container.

thanks!

Robert

Oh yes they leak...all of them. I thaw meat in the fridge in tupperware or on a plate to catch the yuck juice and avoid me breaking my back cleaning out the whole fridge

I haven't had the ziplocks leak. They sweat when thawing, but don't leak. I am only freezing turkey necks in them, not sharp RMB's. I still thaw in a plastic container regardless.

I too put my bags in a shallow plastic container to contain any leaks. I only have one frig, so I use the bottom shelf for the dog food.

New ziplocs or heftys dont leak. I buy the zipper close ones b/c it makes them easy to close. I rinse them out and put them back in the freezer once the dog is fed so that they can be reused without them being a gross smelly mess. After the bag has been used for seveal rotations then it may sometimes leak from a small rmb puncture but like others I thaw in a container to catch any such juices.

I am surprised so many throw the bags away after first use, that really increases your cost of each meal.