DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is it true that you shouldn’t microwave food in plastic containers? I have read that high microwave heat causes dioxins from the plastic to be released into food, which may increase ...

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You should only microwave food in styrofoam containers that have a microwave-safe label. This is to prevent the compound styrene, which has been linked to cancer, from leaching into your food.

Medically reviewed by Patricia Mikula, PharmD Key Takeaways Avoid heating food in plastic containers to reduce exposure to microplastics and toxic chemicals.Transfer microwave meals to glass or ...

I've used plastic containers to heat food in the microwave for years. I bet plenty of people routinely use plastic containers that are safe for the microwave, even if only to cover the plate of food ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Microwaving a ready meal in its plastic tray can release thousands of microscopic plastic particles into the food within minutes ...