A new report warns of the dangers of using plastic containers to store food. The American Academy of Pediatrics wants parents to avoid using plastic containers to heat children's food in the microwave ...

Black plastic containers, common in food delivery, may pose health risks due to chemicals like decaBDE, BPA, and phthalates.

Just about every home kitchen has “that” space — the one where all the old butter tubs and takeout containers are crammed, along with tons of mismatched lids. The next time you’re reaching in there to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Plastic containers can create the perfect environment for bacteria by trapping heat and moisture. Certain foods react with plastic ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images Plastic food storage containers are common in kitchens because they're inexpensive, easy to stack in the fridge, and ...

I spoke with a public health professor and a toxicologist to learn if microwaving leftovers is the reason why microplastics enter our food and body. Pamela is a freelance food and travel writer based ...