Does Microwaving Plastic Release Toxins?
The question of microwaving foods in plastic has been an ongoing concern with users wondering if this is safe. There have been so many pieces of information stating dangerous microwave uses, and plastic is often among them. This information is not always based on fact and leaves many microwave users confused on whether they can safely cook food in plastic. Unfortunately, there is no concrete yes or no answer to this question. In some cases microwaving food in plastic containers is perfectly safe, and in other cases it is not. It is best to be aware of the safety issues regarding plastics and acquire the facts before using plastics in the microwave. The common myth is that when you microwave foods in plastic containers or food that is wrapped in plastic wrap, that chemicals will leak from the plastic and possible contaminate the food. It is also said that this leakage into foods may cause cancer and other ailments. While this scare holds some truth, it is also based on a lot of misinfor
