SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – You may make an effort to buy BPA-free plastic containers. However, the plastic used in these containers may be no safer than the containers with BPA. The compounds known ...

"For most everyday uses, plain white paper towels or paper plates are generally safe to use in the microwave," says Li. A ...

Plastic containers and canned foods can be found in most kitchens because they are convenient and affordable. But there is growing evidence that our use of packaged food comes at a cost. Bisphenol A, ...

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 ...

Yolande Sprague could be forgiven for feeling virtuous. Four years ago, just after giving birth to her second child, the stay-at-home mom heard about BPA, a chemical inside some plastics that can ...

In today’s world, our health and the environment are closely connected. Scientists are increasingly studying how everyday materials affect us. Plastic containers, which we use daily, have raised ...

We look for labels stating plastics are “BPA-free” to reassure ourselves that the product is safe to eat or drink out of. A new study has shown that BPA-free options are not safe either. A team of ...