A system (100) and method for determining and communicating the status of a sealable container (102). The system comprises a seal status detection component (132) that is positioned adjacent to or on a lid (112) comprising a deflectable component. The lid engages the sealable container to form a seal (115). The seal status detection component moves between a first state of operation (130) where there is a gap between the seal status detection component and the deflectable component of the lid, and a second state of operation (140) where the seal status detection component is adjacent to or in contact with the deflectable component of the lid. The seal status detection component has a first frequency response to interrogation by a reader when the seal is intact, and a second frequency response when the seal is broken.