Microplastics can leach into food through various mechanisms, so what about the microwave? I asked a professor of public ...

Most of us have a basic understanding of what can and cannot be put in the microwave. Metals, bad. Glass, good. Right? But if you stop there, what about the rest of the food containers, lids and ...

If you're short on baking containers, microwave-friendly dishes, and beyond, you just might want to stock up on food-grade ...

Reheating meals in plastic containers in the microwave is something that most of us probably do, but over time those containers start to break down and leach plastic into the food. According to The ...

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While you’ve probably been told at some point that it’s not a good idea to heat foods in plastic, it’s fair to find yourself debating whether this is actually an issue when you’re standing in front of ...

MINNEAPOLIS - As part of a report compiling decades of research on the health effects of chemicals in food, the American Academy of Pediatrics has a recommendation for parents - stop microwaving food ...

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 ...

I searched through my kitchen cabinets and found several surprising items that could be releasing microplastics into my food.