Plastic containers can create the perfect environment for bacteria by trapping heat and moisture. Certain foods react with plastic in ways that can speed up spoilage or even release harmful chemicals.

Black plastic containers, common in food delivery, may pose health risks due to chemicals like decaBDE, BPA, and phthalates. These substances can migrate into food, especially when heated, potentially ...

If you take a look around your kitchen, you're likely to find at least a few plastic containers, storing anything from dried goods to last night's leftovers. After all, there's a reason so many people ...

A plastic container with a red x over it with chips, meat, and kiwis in front of it - Static Media / Shutterstock If you take a look around your kitchen, you're likely to find at least a few plastic ...

Back in July, our Senior Lifestyle Editor Quinn Fish wrote about the potential dangers of using plastic food storage containers in the kitchen (basically, the microplastics from them could affect our ...

We’ve all seen the headlines. Microplastics are showing up in everything from bottled water to fresh fruit. It’s unsettling enough when it’s out in the world, but the thought of microwaving leftovers ...

When you're preparing your meals in the kitchen, you are probably focused on using the right spices and seasonings. But did you know microplastics are also leaking into your food? microplastics are ...

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Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. Plastic is everywhere in most kitchens: ...