Certain foods and household items should never be stored in plastic containers due to chemical leaching risks. The post ...

At some point, you've lifted a plastic container and seen it: a knife and fork printed on the surface. What secret does it ...

If you've ever seen the fork and wine glass symbol on a kitchen item, like a plate or glass, you might have wondered just ...

Would a food safety expert replace all plastic food containers at home?

Storing food in plastic containers is largely safe. The real issue is when you heat them up.

Storing food properly is essential for keeping it fresh and safe, but not all storage containers are suitable for every item. Many people rely on plastic containers for their convenience, but certain ...

A new study found that black-colored plastic kitchen utensils and takeout containers, among other items, may contain cancer-causing chemicals. The study, published Tuesday in the scientific journal ...

Plastics are often found in places consumers don't expect, as inner layers in cans, cartons and pouches that appear ...

But they don't, in part because cancer has no single cause. "Unfortunately, we have no control over a family history of ...

Black plastics often contain particularly high levels of flame retardants, according to a new study. The chemicals are often used in electronics, but recycling has brought them to products that should ...

Plastic Free July: The hidden plastics in your garden and how to ditch them - Compost, fertilisers and even turf may all ...