i heard that heating takeout in Styrofoam is not good?

Question

it breaks down and enters the food has anyone else heard of this?

Answer 1

yes..the chemicals enter the food..and there are gasses that are responsible for destroying the ozone.

Answer 2

It's not good to heat in styrofoam because styrofoam melts and you may end up with a big mess.

The theory that styrofoam releases toxic fumes is simply not true according to the FDA: http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/2002/602_plastic.html

Answer 3

Yes, it is true. Only use glass or paper products if heating in a microwave. Styrofoam and plastic are made of chemicals, and yes that leaches into your food when cooking in it. Over time, you'll subject your body to cancer and other illnesses. Our bodies cannot digest plastic and the toxins from it.

Answer 4

Styrofoam is not heat resistant, it will melt very quickly, especially in a microwave.

Answer 5

Yeh, that's the feeling I get (the break down thing...). Put the contents on a regular plate to heat in a microwave. (I don't like heating things in plastic either...)

Answer 6

no longer secure. the yankee maximum cancers Society had a launch about this. in no way microwave some thing in plastic or with plastic wrap because it releases dioxins into your food or drink which reason maximum cancers. Use glass, inspite of if it potential you need to bathe the damn plate.

Answer 7

That is TRUE. Also, it releases poisonous gas. That's why you should never melt or burn styrofoam.

Answer 8

I've never heard it, but considering how easily it melts, I've never reheated food in it.

Answer 9

ya it melts

Answer 10

dunno about that. I know in certain spots the box will have holes melted in it if in the microwave too long.