Are Microwave Ovens Dangerous?

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Is it safe to microwave a plastic container?

There have been many different studies suggesting that microwaving plastic can lead to dangerous chemicals leaking into our food, in particular a compound called BPA. What is the story here?

It is true that small amounts of chemicals can leak from plastic into food, but any containers marked “microwave safe” have been approved by the FDA because the amount of leakage has been deemed safe for humans. If you still don't like the idea of being exposed to these chemicals, it doesn’t hurt to use glass or ceramic containers instead!