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 ...

Plastic food storage bags aren’t designed to be reused—they’re disposable, after all. However, there may be times where it’s safe to reuse them, which can help reduce waste and save money.

When Not To Reuse Plastic Bags. In general, Le says, it’s safe to reuse plastic bags in the most common ways, “such as using ...

Lawmakers have responded. Since 2010, more than 100 countries have implemented partial or total bans or fees on plastic ...

As summer grilling season heats up, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service reminds Americans ...

Don’t microwave only some of the contents. “The remaining food may not receive adequate steam or time to cook safely.” If you want to only heat some of the food, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish ...

Inside your refrigerator and pantry, plastic is everywhere. There’s plastic wrap, storage bags and bins, clamshell takeout containers, beverage bottles, and condiment tubs, of course.

When trying to evaluate a plastic food storage container for durability and safety, you should first turn the container over and check out the recycling code. Advertisement Inside a triangular ...

When it comes to low-cost kitchen items that can stand the test of time, plastic food storage containers count among my personal favorites. I’m a huge fan of big-batch cooking, so I rely on these ...

The sous vide cooking process starts with sealing raw or partially cooked foods in a food-safe plastic bag. The bag is placed in a water bath that’s heated between 65 to 95 degrees Celsius (149 ...

The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service reminds Americans to handle frozen food properly, marinate safely, cook ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), is issuing a public health alert for ready-to ...