especially for hot food and for heating food in a microwave. “When the manufacturer states that a container is microwave safe, that just means it won’t melt,” Dr Zuckerman says.

When it comes to low-cost kitchen items that can stand the test of time, plastic food storage containers count among my personal favorites. I’m a huge fan of big-batch cooking, so I rely on ...

When trying to evaluate a plastic food storage container for durability and safety, you should first turn the container over and check out the recycling code. Inside a triangular symbol ...

Dr. Stephanie Widmer explains potential hazards of single-use plastic. Safety concerns have loomed over microplastics, be it from your cutting board while prepping food to cook at home or items ...