2006-09-06 15:16:12 · 14 answers · asked by poet_by_nature 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I wonder about that. I never use plastic in the microwave unless it says it it made for microwave use. I know those plastics are made with dangerous chemicals and when they get very hot could drip into the food causing cancer and who know's what.
2006-09-06 15:24:07 · answer #1 · answered by ♥tessa♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a question often asked because Plastic is made from petroleum oil and there is a fraction of people who believe that it can be leeched into the food. But far as I know there has not been any definite proof and if any did I don't believe that it would be a significant amount or there would be effect on a person health that would have been found by this time. They say it's perfectly safe to use plastics that are labeled "mico-wave-able, so if you want to be on the safe said, use only those kinds of containers for cooking.
2006-09-06 22:24:03 · answer #2 · answered by Dale 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there was a story in the news a while back that said you shouldn't be using the containers the tv dinners come in, but instead putting the food into normal dinnerware or onto paper plates before cooking and eating. I don't remember the reason they gave though.
Normal plastic containers, even tupperware (unless it specifically states that it's made for the microwave) will melt in there.
2006-09-06 22:22:04 · answer #3 · answered by sophieb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cancer News
No plastics in micro
No water bottles in freezer.
No plastic wrap in micro
Johns Hopkins has recently sent this out in their newsletters worth noting... This information is being circulated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
Dioxin Carcinogens cause cancer, especially breast cancer. Don't freeze your plastic water bottles with water as this also releases dioxins in the plastic.
Dr. Edward Fujimoto from Castle hospital was on a TV program explaining this health hazard. (He is the manager of the Wellness Program at the hospital.)
He was talking about dioxins and how bad they are for us. He said that we should not be heating our food in the microwave using plastic containers.
This applies to foods that contain fat. He said that the combination fat, high heat and plastics releases dioxins into the food and ultimately into the cells of the body. Dioxins are carcinogens and highly toxic to the cells of our bodies. Instead, he recommends using glass, Corning Ware, or ceramic containers for heating food. You get the same results, without the dioxins.
So such things as TV dinners, instant ramen and soups, should be removed from the container and heated in something else. Paper isn't bad but you don't know what is in the paper. It's just safer to use tempered glass, Corning Ware, etc. He said we might remember when some of the fast food restaurants moved away from the foam containers to paper. The dioxin problem is one of the reasons.
To add to this, Saran wrap placed over foods as they are nuked, with the high heat, actually drips poisonous toxins into the food, use paper towels.
2006-09-06 22:26:07 · answer #4 · answered by nAiSa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did read an article recently in a health magazine about how plastic containers do leave off a chemical when they are heated. That chemical affects our bodies in harmful ways and may lead to cancer.
Also, microwaves just in themselves are harmful to our bodies. Did you know that Russia even banned them for quite awhile because it was known to be a cause for cancer. Other countries too. You're exposed to radiation everytime you use it.
Might explain why our generation is plagued with so much cancer and diseases. Technology might seem to be good, but if it causes us to be ill is it worth it.
2006-09-06 22:27:49 · answer #5 · answered by Julie W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not if they're labelled Microwave safe.
I personally stick to using glass/pyrex containers in the Microwave.
2006-09-06 22:21:39 · answer #6 · answered by mukeshgp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES. as the plastic warms up it releases pseudo-estrogen ("fake" estrogen) into your food which then enters your body. This can mess with the normal levels of estrogen in your body, which can eventually lead to all sorts problems as hormonal embalances to cancers.
These release more into protiens that are cooked in plastic, but is released into all foods as well.
When possible use glass containers instead.
2006-09-06 22:21:55 · answer #7 · answered by Em W. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope that is an urban legend. Check out Snopes.com. They will have the full story with the debunking also.
Alex
2006-09-06 22:21:01 · answer #8 · answered by Osiris2067 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not Really, I would really check the container/bag for safety instructions.
2006-09-06 22:23:02 · answer #9 · answered by andy14darock 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you eat the container.
2006-09-06 22:17:52 · answer #10 · answered by Gypsy Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋