Jan 15 2007
Microwave, Plastic, and Food
Note: This info here is not verified yet. I received it from a friend, think it is consistent with what we heard, no harm to consider it. This is a summarized version, picked only important points:
- This release claimed to come from Johns Hopkins, being circulated in Walter Reed Army Medical Center (whether this exists or not, I don’t know)
- No plastic containers or wraps to be used in microwave
- No plastic bottles in freezer
- Dioxin from plastic will be released into food/liquid when used in microwave or freezer.
- Dioxin is a chemical that can cause cancer, particularly breast cancer.
- Should use glass or ceramic in replacement of plastic wears.
Well, I also understand that there are many types of plastics available, and I suspect the warning of ‘no plastic bottles in freezer’, could be referring to the PET type, but I’m not sure.
Also, there are many plastic bags/ bottles/ containers labeled ‘Microwave Safe’ or ‘Freezer Safe’, should they be investigated?
I am currently using the plastic bottle liners to store all my frozen EBMs. if they are not safe, I really don’t know what to use, coz I have around 600oz frozen milks, or 2 freezer full! And these liners are labeled ‘Freezer Safe’, approved by US FDA. I can’t be bothered too much now…
hmm i think the liners are ok kwa..but it’s true some plastic stuff are not meant for recycle, which explains why I’ve changed my water bottle all to glass
jazzmint: Ya, agree, especially those PET type, should not be recycled. Even bottle liners are not to be recycled. It is for single usage only.