TIL that the "microwave-safe" label on plastic containers only means they won't melt or warp, and doesn't guarantee that chemicals won't leach into your food when heated
https://scienceline.org/2022/09/is-it-safe-to-microwave-plastic-containers/
#til #todayilearned
https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/1f0qm01/til_that_the_microwavesafe_label_on_plastic/
Is it safe to microwave plastic containers? - Scienceline
Many plastics contain harmful chemicals, and a zap in the microwave can increase your exposure. The FDA says this exposure isn’t a concern, but some experts recommend caution.Deborah Balthazar, Daniel Leonard, Tatum McConnell (Scienceline)