And polymer chemists agree.

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 ...

For many years we have been warned about overexposure to microplastics and toxic chemicals found in everything from tea bags to fish and even chicken breasts. It seems no matter how much we try to ...

No matter how many tricks I use when reheating leftover tomato soup in the microwave, it always ends up splattering out of the bowl. When I cover the soup with a paper towel, it falls off as the ...

“Acidic food, like tomato sauce, or fatty food, like mayonnaise, can do more damage to plastic,” she said. “There’s a concern ...

Medically reviewed by Patricia Mikula, PharmD Key Takeaways Avoid heating food in plastic containers to reduce exposure to microplastics and toxic chemicals.Transfer microwave meals to glass or ...