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.
And polymer chemists agree.
Verywell Health on MSN
'Microwave-safe' plastics can still release chemicals into your food—how to lower exposure
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 ...
Some results have been hidden because they may be inaccessible to you
Show inaccessible results