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

Simply put, plastic wrap — which is usually made of food-safe low-density polyethylene, or LDPE — “is actually quite ...

“Always check for a ‘microwave safe’ symbol at the bottom of the container to confirm its suitability,” said food scientist ...

You can also check your container's universal recycling symbol, often on the bottom ... Is cooking or reheating food in a microwave safe? Even if you avoid plastics, there are other potential ...

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Although Styrofoam containers are popular for take-out, it may not be safe to microwave these containers because of styrene, a compound used to make ...

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 ...

“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 symbol that ...

You can also check your container's universal recycling symbol, often on the bottom ... Is cooking or reheating food in a microwave safe? Even if you avoid plastics, there are other potential ...