A look at the differences between dishwasher safe and microwave safe kitchenware, with tips for what to do when an item is ...

Not all are microwave-safe! Some can melt or leach chemicals into your food. Always check for the microwave-safe symbol or 5 (polypropylene). Thin plastics can melt and release bisphenol A (BPA), ...

a symbol resembling several wavy lines or a box with wavy lines may also indicate that the cup is microwave-safe. It's also possible you see text warning you to do the opposite, such as "do not ...