Reviewed by Dietitian Kelli McGrane, M.S., RD "Key Takeaways" Only plastic containers designated microwave-safe by the ...

A best practice is to use a microwave-safe bowl or plate instead of microwaving food in a plastic container. Plastic is a relatively general term and may contain a variety of different chemicals ...

A 2 represents “HDPE, or high-density polyethylene, found in [items like] cooking oil bottles and milk jugs. It’s hard to break down and considered [food] safe,” Tunick said. He noted that a ...

Plastic chopping boards can release over 70 million microplastic particles annually into food and wastewater Microplastics are being detected in human blood and organs, raising serious health ...