You should only microwave food in styrofoam containers that have a microwave-safe label. This is to prevent the compound styrene, which has been linked to cancer, from leaching into your food.

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 ...

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Q Is microwave cooking safe? I have been working with a registered dietitian who says that it is not safe, and that we should return to traditional cooking methods. An Internet search on "microwave ...