Find out when it's okay, and when it poses a safety risk.

There are better food storage containers to choose from. Plastic containers are commonly used to store and microwave food, but experts and scientific research warns that these containers can leach ...

Before you reheat tonight’s leftovers, it helps to know what actually matters when it comes to plastic food containers, ...

Learn when it's safe and when it's not.

Despite being banned by some states and cities because of the potential for harming the environment, Styrofoam manufacturing increased slightly in the United States in 2022. According to ...

CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - Despite the warnings, many still choose to heat up their food in plastic containers inside the microwave. If you are not careful, you could be putting your health, as well as ...

I've used plastic containers to heat food in the microwave for years. I bet plenty of people routinely use plastic containers that are safe for the microwave, even if only to cover the plate of food ...

A microwave is an important part of our kitchen. Whether we want to reheat leftover food or just heat some drinking water, a microwave can do that for us in minutes. Now, we have to remember, not ...

Microwave is an essential appliance in our kitchens today. It is a convenient aid for reheating and cooking food. There have been numerous articles and research about the safety of microwave use, both ...

If your idea of meal preparation is microwaving leftovers in the plastic takeout container they came in, here’s some bad news: Several chemicals in pliable plastic can leach into your food when you ...