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Health & Nutrition: Food Safety and Quality

What utensils are safe to use in a microwave?

  • Safe utensils for microwave cooking include glass and glass ceramic cookware, and those labeled for microwave use.

  • Don't use cold storage containers. Margarine tubs, whipped topping bowls, cheese containers, and others can warp or melt from hot food, possibly causing chemical migration.

  • Wax paper, oven cooking bags, parchment paper and white microwave paper towels should be safe to use. Avoid letting plastic wraps and thin plastic storage bags touch foods during microwaving. Never use brown grocery bags or newspapers in the microwave.
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