my bf says they release toxins into your food. Is this true?
2006-09-01 14:09:52 · 12 answers · asked by trxr4kdz 5 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
I don't re-heat in styrofoam. However, this is the answer I found on the web:
Bottom line: there are plastics (including wraps) that SHOULD NOT BE USED in a microwave because heat will cause risky compounds to leach into the food. Those plastics that are safe, will say they are "Microwave Safe" on the container or on the box. Evidently styrofoam is not a plastic that leaches nasty chemicals -- but it isn't labeled "microwave safe" and it will melt.
Here are some other tips:
A dash of forethought and label-reading will make microwaving safer. At a minimum, consumers should:
Cook only in containers labeled for use in the microwave.
If you like plastic cookware, look for polyethylene, which doesn't contain plasticizers. Leave a gap between food and plastic wrap.
Consider waxed paper safe. If you use paper towels, choose the plain white kind, not colored or recycled fibers containing dyes or chemicals.
Don't use recycled margarine tubs, dairy food containers or deli wraps in the microwave. They aren't heat-tested, and could allow chemicals to leach into food.
Remove meat, poultry or fish from butcher trays and cling wraps before microwave defrosting.
Don't reuse plastic trays containing microwaveable entrees. Intended only for a single use, they're not safe for repeated "waving."
2006-09-01 16:08:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Heating Styrofoam
2017-01-03 14:39:00 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not safe. The American Cancer Society had a release about this. Never microwave anything in plastic or with plastic wrap because it releases dioxins into your food or drink which cause cancer. Use glass, even if it means you have to wash the damn plate.
2006-09-01 15:31:42 · answer #3 · answered by hipichick777 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
When you fry food at too high a temerature it produces a chemical similar to styrophoam wich causes cancer, when you heat food up in a microwave in one of these containers you double this temperature and there fore are invoking a seriously dangerous situation...
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2006-09-01 14:21:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
I dont know about toxins but leaving the box in heat can cause the styrofoam to melt
2006-09-01 14:40:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
They are not meant to be used for reheating. Your man is correct.
2006-09-02 01:09:34 · answer #6 · answered by Lydia 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm interested in this as well
2016-08-08 14:03:23 · answer #7 · answered by Paola 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not really sure but it probably is not to safe. They can melt or you could get burned.
2006-09-01 14:31:12 · answer #8 · answered by blueseawale 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to agree with your bf because I also read that in my men's health magazine. Yeah you really shouldn't do that. Listen to your man on this one hun.
2006-09-01 14:12:19 · answer #9 · answered by DLB 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-04-05 05:36:32 · answer #10 · answered by Janet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋