I stored tobacco in plastic containers; now what do I do?

[pipecollector3]

I stored a lot of loose tobacco in small plastic containers years ago, and now a lot of it is all dried out and smells like the container. I'm looking for advice on what to do - is there a way to resurrect this stuff or do I attribute it to being a neophyte at the time and toss the tobacco? I'm using glass now. Suggestions?

 

[kanse]

If it smells of plastic, toss it.

 

[lightmybriar]

If it were me personally, I'd give a little bit a sample smoke and see if the taste is affected at all...but that would also depend on if it were a nice tobacco or not. If it is easily replaceable, then I'd get rid of it.

 

[skaukatt]

Try this with one blend and see if there are any improvements. Take a look here - G.L. Pease explains it and the last paragraph describes the method http://www.glpease.com/BriarAndLeaf/?p=49

 

[woodsroad]

I'll second Kanse. If it smells like plastic, it has plasticizers in it. Don't smoke it. Do yourself a favor and buy a new tin or six of stuff you've always wanted to try.

 

[ray47]

Dump it and chalk it up to lesson learned.

 

[tex01]

You could put it to a final useful purpose.
Use it around garden vegetables to keep pest bugs away.
tex01

 

[snoopy311]

Mmmm, plastic tobacco.

 

[rx2man]

Well I am glad I read this. I just blended up some raw tobacco, flavoring rum etc. Have it in a plastic container and was going to leave it in there......now that I have read this if its worth keeping I will put it in a glass jar.

 

[toobfreak]

Glass is where it is at for any long term storage. Next best option---- glazed ceramic container so long as it has a rubber seal.