Some foods don’t belong in plastic. Learn which ingredients suffer most and what safer containers keep flavor and quality ...

Common, everyday fatty foods to avoid storing in plastic containers include olive oil, butter, cheese, meats and poultry, ...

Phthalates, a group of chemicals commonly found in plastic food containers and packaging, have long been linked to reproductive health problems. A new study has added further evidence to pile, tying ...

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WXYZ) — Plastics are everywhere — in bottles, containers, and food packaging. Consumer Reports recently tested a wide variety of foods for ...

That reusable water bottle sitting on your desk might be contributing to more than environmental sustainability. Startling new research suggests the chemicals in many plastic containers could be ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — As you watch your Thanksgiving leftovers spinning around in your microwave this week, you should think about what container they’re spinning in. You could be adding dangerous ...

I've used plastic containers to heat food in the microwave for years. I bet plenty of people routinely use plastic containers that are safe for the microwave, even if only to cover the plate of food ...

The effects of synthetic chemicals called phthalates — dubbed “everywhere chemicals” — are being found in the womb, experts now warn. A new study backed by the National Institutes of Health has shown ...

Do you have some plastic fruit containers just lying around? Don't throw them out quite yet! Here are four creative ways that ...

A hidden two-letter code stamped on plastic food containers reveals just how toxic it may be. Consumers are advised to check for labels marked PP (polypropylene) or PE (polyethylene), plastics deemed ...

Microwaving with plastic wrap can transfer chemicals, especially with high heat or food contact. Use microwave-safe plastic ...