It’s important to point out that research on the impact of plastic and microplastics on our health is still ongoing, and it’s ...

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 ...

Whether you’re chopping veggies on a plastic cutting board or reheating last night’s dinner in a plastic container, you may ...

If you buy through a BGR link, we may earn an affiliate commission, helping support our expert product labs. I’ve used plastic containers to heat food in the microwave for years. I bet plenty of ...

Microwaving steam-in-bag veggies, rice and other foods is a quick and convenient way to meal prep. You heat the bag for a few ...

Luckily, I had a plastic takeout container of queso in my fridge, so I stuck it in the microwave and hit the start button. But when I opened the door expecting some bubbly dip ready for tortilla ...

Microwave-safe plastic containers may still release harmful chemicals. Microwave-safe means containers won't melt, not that they're food-safe. Phthalates and BPA in plastics can disrupt hormones and ...

Many plastic dishes and storage containers are marked “microwave safe,” but a recently filed class action lawsuit raises questions about such claims. Specifically, the lawsuit alleges that S.C ...

Cheap plastic takeout containers are mostly not safe and should never be used to reheat food. Styrofoam is even worse because it melts in the microwave, a clear indication that it is an unsafe ...

ExploreBacteria, even ones found in fecal matter, can survive in your microwave Plastic food containers are risky because they may contain ortho-phthalates, often referred to as “phthalates.” ...

While the lid is made from BPA-free plastic, the containers themselves are glass, so you can microwave and freeze them (but the entire set is top-rack dishwasher safe). The Ello Color Lock set ...