Microwaving with plastic wrap can transfer chemicals, especially with high heat or food contact. Use microwave-safe plastic ...

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 ...

You could set yourself up for some explosions—or worse.

When hunger and laziness coincide, reheating last night's leftovers in the microwave seems like a great idea. But if you reheat them in the plastic container they came in, you could be ingesting ...

Common, everyday fatty foods to avoid storing in plastic containers include olive oil, butter, cheese, meats and poultry, ...

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 ...

Like you, I have been raised to believe that metal + microwave = bad. In fact, I remember my childhood next-door neighbour setting his microwave on fire after leaving a piece of foil in a tub of ...

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 ...