Q&A(17)
Q: Would this be good for straining certain foods for homemade baby food
A: Hi Raychel, I’m Rebecca with OXO. Thanks for the great question! This strainer has a fine-grid mesh for draining the excess liquid from just about any food, including fruit, vegetables, and pasta. Please feel free to contact us at tellus@oxo.com with any more questions or comments. Thoughtfully yours, OXO
submitted byOXO Customer Service - 1 year agoBrand expert
Q: What is the material of the rim? Is it safe to contact hot food?
A: The rim of the 8" Strainer is made from a plastic material. This is made from food safe materials and can withstand contact with hot foods.
submitted byOXO Customer Service - 2 months agoBrand expert
Q: Is this appropriate to strain juice pulp and nut milks?
A: Hello! Our 8" Strainer is able to be used for this purpose. However, depending on the juice or milk, the mesh may not be fine enough for certain uses.
submitted byOXO Customer Service - 3 months agoBrand expert
Q: Is this mesh fine enough to use for rinsing quinoa?
A: Thanks for your question! Our 8" Strainer should work with quinoa. However, this can vary depending on the size or type of quinoa you are using.
submitted byOXO Customer Service - 5 months agoBrand expert
Q: I have this but the handle just broke in half. It doesn’t seem like it’s reinforced well. If there’s any weight like pasta overtime it weakens the handle. Has this been remedied?
A: Hello! We apologize for the issue you experienced with your 8" Strainer. Our OXO Warranty Team would be happy to assist you! You may reach them by filing a warranty claim via the following link: https://faq.oxo.com/contact/warranty-form-oxo-SkjU7fn8q
submitted byOXO Customer Service - 7 months agoBrand expert
Q: What's the mesh count on this? 40, 50?
A: Hello! The mesh count for this 8" Strainer is 20.
submitted byOXO Customer Service - 1 year agoBrand expert
Q: I know it's dishwasher safe, but can it only go in the top rack or can you put it in the bottom rack? Thank you!
A: Hi! We recommend placing this item on the top rack of your dishwasher.
submitted byOXO Customer Service - 7 months agoBrand expert
Q: Is 8 inches the inside or outside dimensions of the strainer? I have a strainer I loved that the handle broke on it. The inside is a full 7 inches wide, x 3.75 deep not counting the rim.
A: The inside dimension of this strainer is 8 inches.
submitted byOXO Customer Service - 2 years agoBrand expert
Q: what type of plastic is used for the frame of the oxo strainer as mine has separated along the circumferential seam and I am looking for the best glue to repair it???
A: Hello, This is Payton from OXO. Thank you for your question on Target.com. I am so sorry to hear that the frame on your 8" Strainer separated along the seam. We proudly offer The OXO Better Guarantee on all of our products, and we’d love the chance to make this right. Please contact us at your convenience at tellus@oxo.com or 1-800-545-4411 so that we can help you out. We’re grateful for the opportunity to learn from your experience, and we’ll do our best to make it better. Best, OXO
submitted byOXO Customer Service - 4 years agoBrand expert
Q: Can the strainer be put in a dishwasher for cleaning?
A: Hello, This is Eric from OXO. Thank you for this question on Target.com. Yes, the OXO 8in Strainer is dishwasher safe. Best, OXO
submitted byOXO Customer Service - 4 years agoBrand expert