Plastic food containers are extremely convenient. Not only are they cheap and lightweight, but they're also perfect for storing leftovers after you've cooked enough food to feed an entire army.

Few food rumours have travelled as fast or stirred as much anxiety as the idea of “plastic rice”. Videos showing grains that bounce, melt under flames, or float eerily in water circulate every few ...

When it’s 7 p.m., and you’re hungry enough to eat your own shoe laces, it’s tempting to pop that leftover fried rice straight into the microwave—still in its original plastic fast food container.

Food safety is a critical aspect of health, and understanding the risks associated with improper food handling and storage can prevent foodborne illnesses. One microorganism that poses a risk, ...

For many years we have been warned about overexposure to microplastics and toxic chemicals found in everything from tea bags to fish and even chicken breasts. It seems no matter how much we try to ...