Plastic Take-out Containers– Which ones are Microwave-Safe?
Polypropylene containers are marked “MICROWAVE-SAFE”. There are a variety of independent medical authorities and websites, including the Mayo Clinic and the Harvard Medical School, which clarify the facts and myths on the subject of using plastic in the microwave.
For more information, click on the articles below:
MayoClinic-Microwaving Plastic
Harvard Medical School-Microwaving Food in Plastic
Dioxins in Plastic-Urban Myth or Legend
More Myths and Facts About Plastic Takeout Containers
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