10 Foods and Other Things You Should Never Microwave

3. Styrofoam containers

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That takeaway meal in a Styrofoam container? It’s convenient, but it doesn’t belong in the microwave. Styrofoam is a type of plastic and many versions are not designed for microwave heating. When exposed to microwave energy, these containers may deform, leach chemicals or even melt — it’s safer to transfer food onto a microwave-safe dish.

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