Common, everyday fatty foods to avoid storing in plastic containers include olive oil, butter, cheese, meats and poultry, ...

Foods with bold flavors or deep colors can leave their mark on plastic containers—sometimes permanently. Curries, chili, beet ...

Microplastics Are Invading Your Meals - and Your Body Here's something that might make you rethink tonight's dinner. 11 billion nanoplastic particles from just one square centimeter during three ...

People use them to store leftovers. They use them to heat meals. They often trust them without a second thought. This routine habit can turn into a problem when the containers are damaged or used the ...

These tried-and-true Pyrex containers (which are even approved by a Food & Wine editor’s mom) are a kitchen essential for anyone serious about switching to non-toxic food storage. The tempered glass ...

The dishwasher can't always dissolve greasy stains. Follow these four methods to remove food stains from plastic food containers so they look like new again.

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We’ve all seen the headlines. Microplastics are showing up in everything from bottled water to fresh fruit. It’s unsettling enough when it’s out in the world, but the thought of microwaving leftovers ...

Plastic containers can create the perfect environment for bacteria by trapping heat and moisture. Certain foods react with plastic in ways that can speed up spoilage or even release harmful chemicals.