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

According to the USDA, it’s safe to microwave food in plastic wrap as long as it is labeled as microwave-safe. You also need ...

Microplastics may seem like a wellness buzzword, but studies are accumulating about the amount we consume daily, with the long-term health risks still unknown. While a microwave on its own is said to ...

Microwaving food is a common and convenient practice many of us do regularly, whether it's heating leftovers or cooking a quick meal. When plastic is in heated the microwave, especially at high ...

I consulted a public health professor and a toxicologist to understand how microplastics enter food and whether microwaving poses any special risks. Pamela is a freelance food and travel writer based ...

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 ...

You pull leftovers from the fridge in their plastic container and toss them straight into the microwave. It’s convenient, quick, and apparently slowly contaminating your food with chemicals that weren ...