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 ...

Plastic containers can create the perfect environment for bacteria by trapping heat and moisture. Certain foods react with plastic in ways that can speed up spoilage or even release harmful chemicals.

As much as we'd like to, it's nearly impossible to avoid plastic packaging in grocery stores. But there are some clever ways to reuse those containers.

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Microwaving plastic containers can release millions of ...

We use plastic tubs for everything from taking our sandwiches to work to storing food in the freezer and reheating leftovers in the microwave. But are they safe and should we be looking for ...

I used plastic food containers for most of my life — they’re affordable and accessible at most of the grocery stores I frequent. But, in recent years I’ve learned more about the potential dangers ...