NORFOLK, Va. (WVEC) – It’s arguably the fastest way to re-heat a meal: pop it in the microwave and let the appliance do its magic. But with the convenience, comes the age-old debate: is it safe to ...
You should only microwave food in styrofoam containers that have a microwave-safe label. This is to prevent the compound styrene, which has been linked to cancer, from leaching into your food.
I consulted a public health professor and a toxicologist to understand how microplastics enter food and whether microwaving poses any special risks. Pamela is a freelance food and travel writer based ...
Microwaves make reheating easy, but some everyday containers pose risks that can affect food safety, appliance performance, ...
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