Scientists are increasingly blunt about a habit that once felt harmless: heating leftovers in plastic. As research on ...

Plastic food containers are convenient, but they're not right for every type of food. Learn which foods you shouldn't store in plastic containers, and the best alternatives to use instead.

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 ...

Plastic to-go containers have come through for all of us in the clutch more times than we can count. Lunch on the go, last ...

Way back when, there were rampant rumors warning against standing too close to the microwave while waiting for food to heat for fear of the radiation causing cancer. Now, there seems to be another, ...

Between sturdy take-out boxes, margarine tubs, and inexpensive plastic containers, it’s not hard in today’s day and age to find a home for your leftover pasta. In fact, the average American woman owns ...

For decades, people have been sounding alarm bells on alleged health risks associated with a common kitchen appliance — the microwave. As of 2022, TikTok videos supposedly exposing the "truth on ...

These tried-and-true Pyrex containers (which are even approved by a Food & Wine editor’s mom) are a kitchen essential for anyone serious about switching to non-toxic food storage. The tempered glass ...

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