Citing the potential leaching of harmful chemicals from plastic into food, nutrition experts have kicked against microwaving food in plastic containers. They warned that doing so could expose ...

The sudden rise of food delivery apps increased the presence of plastic takeout containers in our lives and kitchens and even sparked a food prep and storage trend. Chances are, you've considered ...

You pull leftovers from the fridge in their plastic container and toss them straight into the microwave. It’s convenient, quick, and apparently slowly contaminating your food with chemicals that weren ...

Warming up those leftovers in a microwave could put your health at risk. A new study out of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln found that billions of nanoplastics are released when you microwave ...

The fastest way to heat food and drink might also rank as the fastest route to ingesting massive quantities of minuscule plastic particles, says new research from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Foods with bold flavors or deep colors can leave their mark on plastic containers—sometimes permanently. Curries, chili, beet ...