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.

Avoid microwaving Styrofoam, or EPS, as chemicals in EPS leach out faster when exposed to heat. Microwaving EPS containers can also cause them to crack or break. Opt for microwave-safe glass ...

I've used plastic containers to heat food in the microwave for years. I bet plenty of people routinely use plastic containers that are safe for the microwave, even if only to cover the plate of food ...

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 ...

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Most of us are assured that our microwave containers are safe as it is mentioned at the back of the container and we are certain that it won’t cause any problem. It is better to avoid reusing ...

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 ...

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Containers made from Styrofoam or expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam are not safe to use in a microwave, unless they have a microwave-safe label. They may leach chemicals into food, which could increase ...