Microwaves make reheating easy, but some everyday containers pose risks that can affect food safety, appliance performance, ...

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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 with plastic wrap can transfer chemicals, especially with high heat or food contact. Use microwave-safe plastic wrap, allow ventilation and keep it from touching food. For a safer, ...

Find out when it's okay, and when it poses a safety risk.

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 ...

We've all microwaved that plastic container to death, transforming a once-useful Tupperware into a mound resembling a mini-Picasso statue that couldn't possible hold leftover stir-fry if you tried.