This symbol is most commonly used on reusable plastic storage containers. 4. Not cleaning your microwave ... drop a tea bag into it—it can suddenly explode and burn you.To be safe, heat water ...

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 ...

This new complaint could change how we think about “safe” plastic use. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with nearly two decades of newsroom experience. She is also the co-founder ...

This week I’m interrogating experts about what you can microwave (and what you shouldn’t), including the usual suspects (metal and plastic) and some unusual ones (shelled eggs). Also in this ...

You may also have stood in front of your microwave anyway, in anticipation of a hot Trader Joe’s meal, heated-up leftovers or your favorite buttered popcorn in a bag. If you’re concerned at ...