Stop Putting Takeout Containers in the Microwave, Experts Warn

When you need to satisfy your hunger fast, reheating last night’s leftovers in the microwave seems like a great idea. But if you warm them up in the plastic container they came in, you put yourself at risk for ingesting microplastics and harmful chemicals. 

You may be wondering, “Is plastic contamination as dangerous as experts say?” Unfortunately, all signs point to yes. Study after study has shown that the resulting chemical exposure of microplastics could pose significant health risks and they have…