Plastic wrap serves many different purposes in the kitchen, from keeping food fresh to preventing spills -- but can it go ...

A study published in the Environmental Science and Technology journal in 2023 revealed that plastic utensils used in ...

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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 ...

Microwaves have been a kitchen miracle for decades, but there are some materials that you just shouldn't place in them. Is ...

Many plastic dishes and storage containers are marked “microwave safe,” but a recently filed class action lawsuit raises questions about such claims. Specifically, the lawsuit alleges that S.C.

Always check for a microwave safe mark before microwaving. In general, avoid placing anything made with metal or aluminum, ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is it true that you shouldn’t microwave food in plastic containers? I have read that high microwave heat causes dioxins from the plastic to be released into food, which may increase ...

Before you pop that plastic container into the microwave, you might want to take a look at the fine print. A study linking certain chemicals in plastics to a higher risk of diabetes and high blood ...

Microwaving styrofoam, or EPS, can break the container and cause chemicals to leech out faster. Use microwave-safe glass containers instead.