Expert Review Finds ‘Microwave-Safe’ Plastic Containers May Not Be as Safe as Consumers Think ...

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.

I've used plastic containers to heat food in the microwave for years. I bet plenty of people routinely use plastic containers that are safe for the microwave, even if only to cover the plate of food ...

When it’s 7 p.m., and you’re hungry enough to eat your own shoe laces, it’s tempting to pop that leftover fried rice straight into the microwave—still in its original plastic fast food container.