The reason why plastic containers aren't safe to microwave is because they heat up alongside your food. This allows the ...

(Eric Henrikson/KXAN) Plastic bags can take twenty years to decompose ... they’re offering an at-home science kit that shows how the fungi consume plastic. “It’s safe, easy, and you can see with your ...

Disposable kitchen items like paper towels and plastic bags can be replaced with reusable alternatives for far less money in ...

That black plastic spatula in your kitchen drawer? It may be time to toss it. Recently, there’s been lots of buzz about the ...

No, you should not put that Tupperware or Ziploc bag in the microwave to heat your lunch. “It’s not safe to heat plastic in the microwave,” said Stephanie Eick, assistant professor of environmental ...

Consider making Gingerbread Cake with Whipped Cream and Lemon Curd, Alicia’s Cherry Pie or a Fresh Fruit Chalotte.

the safety of artificial sweeteners, food dyes, parabens in cosmetics and fluoride in water. And most recently, “black ...

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A new California law aims to clarify the labels on packaged foods, such as 'sell by,' 'best if used by' and 'use by.' Here's ...

If you stored the Thanksgiving meal in the fridge, Monday is the final day that most leftovers are safe to eat by.

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You can listen to episodes here. The issue of food safety may be top of mind as many of us prepare to sit down with family and friends over holiday meals. With all these recent recalls — and the ...