Luckily, I had a plastic takeout container of queso ... “Always check for a ‘microwave safe’ symbol at the bottom of the container to confirm its suitability,” said food scientist and ...

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 ...

Reviewed by Dietitian Kelli McGrane, M.S., RD "Key Takeaways" Only plastic containers designated microwave-safe by the manufacturer are safe to use in the microwave. If a container is not ...

Microwaves create electromagnetic radiation. “In the microwave, we expose food to these electromagnetic waves,” said Dmitriy Soldatov, professor in the Department of Chemistry at the ...

Microwaves create electromagnetic radiation. “In the microwave, we expose food to these electromagnetic waves,” said Dmitriy Soldatov, professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of ...