Due to current media reports is it safe to use plastic in the microwave?
A. Steamfast Europe has become aware of rumours that have been widely circulated which warned consumers about the alleged dangers of using plastics in the microwave. These rumours claim that the combination of fat, high heat and plastics releases dioxin into the food and ultimately into the cells of the body, thereby increasing the risk of producing cancerous cells. Excelsior researched these claims, and it is clear that the information is not only misleading, but also unnecessarily alarms consumers.