“Always check for a ‘microwave safe’ symbol at the bottom of the container to confirm its suitability,” said food scientist and author Jessica Gavin. While you might see a microwave-safe ...

Always check for the microwave-safe symbol or 5 (polypropylene). Thin plastics can melt and release bisphenol A (BPA), which has been linked to health issues. Use BPA-free, microwave-safe plastic ...