"For most everyday uses, plain white paper towels or paper plates are generally safe to use in the microwave," says Li. A ...

Way back when, there were rampant rumors warning against standing too close to the microwave while waiting for food to heat for fear of the radiation causing cancer. Now, there seems to be another, ...

Many people wonder if it’s safe to put aluminum foil in a microwave. The short answer is: it’s usually not a good idea. Using ...

Microwave-safe glass is specifically designed to withstand the heat and energy of microwaves without cracking, shattering, or ...

Dear Cheapskate: I learn so much from your column. What can you tell me about the safety of cooking bags? I love them and find them effective. So, is there any danger of toxicity? -- Janet V., ...

You’ve ordered takeout, brought it home, and are seconds away from reheating it—container and all. We’ve all done it. But ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Take a trip through the grocery store or stop at a fast-food restaurant. From packaged produce to meat, canned foods to fast food, you name it, it probably contains some form of a ...

A September 2024 study found that of the 14,000 known food contact chemicals present in food packaging, 3,601 -- or ...