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.

MINNEAPOLIS - As part of a report compiling decades of research on the health effects of chemicals in food, the American Academy of Pediatrics has a recommendation for parents - stop microwaving food ...

Microplastics can leach into food through various mechanisms, so what about the microwave? I asked a professor of public health and a toxicologist about the risks and how to nuke safely in 2025.

The same technology that enables a microwave to cook food in record time also makes it an ideal appliance for efficiently steaming foods like vegetables, fish, and dumplings. The best microwave ...