To prevent explosions, never heat sealed containers. Instead, cover food loosely with wax or parchment paper, a ceramic plate ...

Microwaves conveniently reheat food, but not everything should go in the appliance. Cardboard, for one, can sometimes be ...

There are better food storage containers to choose from. Plastic containers are commonly used to store and microwave food, but experts and scientific research warns that these containers can leach ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Have you heard the statement “Don’t heat ...

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 ...

If your idea of meal preparation is microwaving leftovers in the plastic takeout container they came in, here’s some bad news: Several chemicals in pliable plastic can leach into your food when you ...

A microwave is an important part of our kitchen. Whether we want to reheat leftover food or just heat some drinking water, a microwave can do that for us in minutes. Now, we have to remember, not ...

Paper towels are a jack of all trades, but they're not as foolproof as they seem. This type can be a huge fire hazard if used ...

Microwave is an essential appliance in our kitchens today. It is a convenient aid for reheating and cooking food. There have been numerous articles and research about the safety of microwave use, both ...

How bad is putting a plastic container in the microwave? When you bring your lunch to work in one and you don't feel like transferring it to glass or paper before you heat it up, are you endangering ...

Australian home cooks have discovered the true purpose of a popular red storage food container sold at the supermarket. The $10 Decor product is actually widely used and promoted as a microwave rice ...