Only plastic containers designated microwave-safe by the manufacturer are safe to use in the microwave. If a container is not microwave-safe, it can leach harmful chemicals into food. A best practice ...

Feel like you're seeing fewer Styrofoam containers these days? You may be right. According to Packaging Dive, a wave of Styrofoam bans started sweeping over the United States in 2025. States like ...

Microwaving those takeout containers from last night might seem like a convenient option for lunch. However, zapping styrofoam may come with health and safety risks, says Rolf Halden, professor and ...

I spoke with a public health professor and a toxicologist to learn if microwaving leftovers is the reason why microplastics enter our food and body. Microwaves and plastic can be a dangerous ...

Guardian journalism is independent. We earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. These food storage containers with clever, reheat-friendly vented lids are ...

To get a better understanding of the safety of microwaving plastic storage containers, I dug into the research and reached out to Lisa Yakas, a microbiologist and senior account manager of product ...